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PPC 159W

1989 Pontiac Transam

Blue Other 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Transam39,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 159W
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 30,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 30,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,031 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 30,004 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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PPC 159W is a 1989 Pontiac Transam in Blue with a 4,900cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 PPC 159W, 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

How do I check the history of PPC 159W?

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What year was PPC 159W registered?

PPC 159W is a 1989 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is PPC 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 159W shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPC 159W have outstanding finance?

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