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B9 PTA

1989 Pontiac Transam

Red Petrol 5001cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,996 mi
Last recorded33,996 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Transam39,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PTA
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 33,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 33,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,400 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,655 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 31,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,618 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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B9 PTA is a 1989 Pontiac Transam in Red with a 5,001cc 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 B9 PTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 PTA registered?

B9 PTA is a 1989 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is B9 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 PTA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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