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RNH 209Y

1983 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,535 mi
Last recorded10,535 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 209Y
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 10,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 8,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 8,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2020 8,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 8,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 7,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 4,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 2,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 1,427 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perishing

battery tray rusted through

near side front disc in poor condition

How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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RNH 209Y is a 1983 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Pontiac Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNH 209Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Transam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RNH 209Y?

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What year was RNH 209Y registered?

RNH 209Y is a 1983 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RNH 209Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 209Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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