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X989 BHK

2001 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 BHK
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,997 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 89,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,527 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,674 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes coverd in a spiral wrap

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 62,327 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,011 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 60,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,613 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,136 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,626 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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X989 BHK is a 2001 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X989 BHK, 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 25 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X989 BHK registered?

X989 BHK is a 2001 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X989 BHK safe to buy?

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