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XLJ 542X

1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Black Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Pontiac Trans Am66,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 542X
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 48,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,928 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,266 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 45,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 41,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,887 miles

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

both front tyre treads slight wear on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,726 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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XLJ 542X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am in Black with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XLJ 542X, 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

How do I check the history of XLJ 542X?

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What year was XLJ 542X registered?

XLJ 542X is a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XLJ 542X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 542X shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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