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SGH 342V

1983 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,994 mi
Last recorded35,994 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 342V
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 35,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,127 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,631 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2014 31,621 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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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SGH 342V is a 1983 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGH 342V, 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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What year was SGH 342V registered?

SGH 342V is a 1983 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is SGH 342V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGH 342V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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