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TLH 120W

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,632 mi
Last recorded55,632 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLH 120W
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front wheel baring

Water leaking from lower radiator hose

Pass 2 May 2018 55,358 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated and cracked

Both front steering drag link ends have slight play.

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,484 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,862 miles

(1) Battery insecure.

(1) Engine smoking slightly.

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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TLH 120W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLH 120W, 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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What year was TLH 120W registered?

TLH 120W is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 22 April 1981.

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