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N558 JLT

1996 Pontiac Transam

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,913 mi
Last recorded227,913 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Pontiac Transam96,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 JLT
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 227,913 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 227,902 miles

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 227,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 226,602 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly sticky

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 225,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 225,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 203,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 203,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 184,310 miles

Wiper blades slightly split

Fail 8 Nov 2008 184,310 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper blades slightly split

Pass 16 Oct 2007 157,689 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 157,097 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 133,589 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N558 JLT is a 1996 Pontiac Transam in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 96,496 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 Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N558 JLT, 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 30 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N558 JLT registered?

N558 JLT is a 1996 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N558 JLT safe to buy?

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