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R847 BAY

1998 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,736 mi
Last recorded58,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 BAY
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 58,736 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 55,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,480 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2020 48,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,573 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 40,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,090 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all tyres low of tread

diff leak

exhaust rubber perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r trailing arm bush worn

plastic side sills fitted

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,261 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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R847 BAY is a 1998 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R847 BAY, 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 28 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R847 BAY registered?

R847 BAY is a 1998 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R847 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 BAY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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