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WPO 294T

1989 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,388 mi
Last recorded17,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Trans Am38,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 294T
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,388 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 17,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 17,324 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,884 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 16,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 16,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front shock absorber lower mounting incorrectly seated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2015 16,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,113 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 14,918 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 14,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,167 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 12,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windows tinted

Pass 16 May 2007 12,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front windows tinted

Pass 10 May 2006 12,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WPO 294T is a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 38,106 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 WPO 294T, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPO 294T registered?

WPO 294T is a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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