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E995 JHK

1988 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,421 mi
Last recorded168,421 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Transam103,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE995 JHK
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 168,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 168,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 168,391 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Body to axle. (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 168,212 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 168,205 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,123 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle covered in a thick coating of black grease

Fail 8 Sep 2020 168,104 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle covered in a thick coating of black grease

Pass 3 Aug 2019 167,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing in groves (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mount perished/broken

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

just passed parking brake test,16%

no. of small chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2017 167,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing in groves (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber perished

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no. of small chips on windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2017 167,029 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perised (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear exhust mount rubber perised

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

floor/siles & wheel archs undersealed

no. of small chips on windscreen

Pass 31 May 2016 162,370 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 156,965 miles

both front tres bald on edges

early stages of corrosion under vehical

front pads low

rear shock absorbers slight leak

rear tyres cracking

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2015 156,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 152,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre running off on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2014 152,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre running off on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 150,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner sills corroded not in pescribed area

Pass 22 May 2012 147,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2012 147,445 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 147,701 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 145,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 142,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 139,214 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 139,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 135,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 131,537 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 126,812 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,812 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
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E995 JHK is a 1988 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,461 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E995 JHK, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E995 JHK registered?

E995 JHK is a 1988 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E995 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E995 JHK shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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