MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?
Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S491 MBY is a 1989 Pontiac Transam in Maroon with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S491 MBY, 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.
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What year was S491 MBY registered?
S491 MBY is a 1989 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is S491 MBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S491 MBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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