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Q58LEW

1989 Pontiac Transam

Gold Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,474 mi
Last recorded25,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Transam39,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ58LEW
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 24,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre just on 1.6 m.m.

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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Q58LEW is a 1989 Pontiac Transam in Gold with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 39,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q58LEW, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q58LEW registered?

Q58LEW is a 1989 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is Q58LEW safe to buy?

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