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VUJ 975Y

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Grey Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,626 mi
Last recorded35,626 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUJ 975Y
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 35,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to o/s but not in swept area

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to o/s but not in swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,128 miles

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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VUJ 975Y is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Grey with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUJ 975Y, 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 VUJ 975Y registered?

VUJ 975Y is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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