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VWM 444V

1989 Pontiac Trans Am

White Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,400 mi
Last recorded33,400 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Trans Am38,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 444V
MakePontiac
ModelTrans Am
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 33,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,320 miles

under body corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

underbody and supitosn corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak power steering oil ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 31,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak power steering oil ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion unbar body (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyre has cut

both rear tyre has cut

oil leak

power string oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 31,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion unbar body (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyre has cut

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre has cut

oil leak

power string oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear dif slightly oil leak

o/s rear tyre has got cut

Fail 17 Jan 2015 31,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear dif slightly oil leak

o/s rear tyre has got cut

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,998 miles

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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VWM 444V is a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am in White with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Trans Am models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 38,106 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 Trans Am fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWM 444V, 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 37 years old, this Pontiac Trans Am is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VWM 444V is a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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