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Q42LEW

1988 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 6999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,702 mi
Last recorded3,702 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Trans Am70,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ42LEW
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 3,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 3,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 3,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 2,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 2,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,610 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 2,600 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 26,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2005 26,007 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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Q42LEW is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 6,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 70,294 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 Q42LEW, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q42LEW registered?

Q42LEW is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is Q42LEW safe to buy?

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