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N988 BNU

1995 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,329 mi
Last recorded210,329 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 BNU
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 210,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 210,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 210,004 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 206,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 204,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 203,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 199,100 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 198,904 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 194,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 183,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 167,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 149,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 129,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 122,811 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 122,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 117,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,195 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 111,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N988 BNU is a 1995 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N988 BNU, 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 31 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N988 BNU registered?

N988 BNU is a 1995 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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