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RFX 331W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Orange Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 331W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,598 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights condensated

Front both front lower wings corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at both rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen but not affecting drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 81,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,209 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

hand brake cable fowling exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,225 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,401 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,295 miles

How Reliable is the Pontiac Trans Am?

Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
position lamp(s) not working 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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RFX 331W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Orange with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Trans Am fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFX 331W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Trans Am typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFX 331W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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