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VNF 691X

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNF 691X
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,596 miles

all brake pipes and under body covered in heavy black under seal

driver side front wheel bearing slight play

front and rear number plates slightly smaller font

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,970 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

oil leak from rear diff

possible brake servo leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in propshaft uj joint

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,574 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,528 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,268 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 74,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VNF 691X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNF 691X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNF 691X registered?

VNF 691X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VNF 691X safe to buy?

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