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E691 PMH

1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Red Petrol 5011cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Pontiac Trans Am70,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 PMH
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,011cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,887 miles

Front Various pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Marked ()

Park brake lever high but limit met

Slight play to steering idler o/s

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,349 miles

both rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,941 miles

offside rear wheel arch/sparewheel starting to rust

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 52,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E691 PMH is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am in Red with a 5,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 70,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E691 PMH, 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 38 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E691 PMH registered?

E691 PMH is a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E691 PMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E691 PMH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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