CarVerify

Free Car Check

B467 AKM

1985 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
4 checks still locked for this Pontiac
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB467 AKM
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,482 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,542 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

park brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,541 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

park brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,248 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,293 miles

ALL POWER STEERING HOSES AND PUMP IS DAMP WITH OIL

LOOKS LIKE WRONG REAR COIL SPRINGS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE FULLY AT TOP TO SEE IF LOCATED CORRECTLY

N/S/F SEAT BELT DAMAGED REPAIRED

REAR AXLE SLIGHT END FLOAT N/S/R AND O/S/R

SUNVISER MOUNTS ARE WORN

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

THE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

ALL POWER STEERING HOSES AND PUMP IS DAMP WITH OIL

LOOKS LIKE WRONG REAR COIL SPRINGS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE FULLY AT TOP TO SEE IF LOCATED CORRECTLY

N/S/F SEAT BELT DAMAGED REPAIRED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR AXLE SLIGHT END FLOAT N/S/R AND O/S/R

SUNVISER MOUNTS ARE WORN

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

THE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,527 miles

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

nearside dip beam worked with a tap

washer jets weak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,776 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
Full Pontiac Transam reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B467 AKM is a 1985 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B467 AKM, 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 41 years old, this Pontiac Transam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B467 AKM?

You can check the full history of B467 AKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B467 AKM registered?

B467 AKM is a 1985 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B467 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B467 AKM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B467 AKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B467 AKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.