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STN 343S

1978 Pontiac Transam

Maroon Petrol 6550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Pontiac Transam78,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 343S
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,550cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 80,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers seat belt doesn't lock (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,775 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,775 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 77,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,541 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,917 miles

horn tone warbles,

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,180 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,180 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,162 miles

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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STN 343S is a 1978 Pontiac Transam in Maroon with a 6,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 78,194 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STN 343S, 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 48 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STN 343S registered?

STN 343S is a 1978 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is STN 343S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STN 343S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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