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SRU 859R

1977 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 859R
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,603 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 64,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SRU 859R is a 1977 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SRU 859R, 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 49 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 SRU 859R?

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What year was SRU 859R registered?

SRU 859R is a 1977 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SRU 859R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 859R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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