1996 Pontiac Transam 5.7L Petrol · N558 JLT
1996 Pontiac Transam (5.7L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 227,913 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PONTIAC TRANSAM
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 5700cc
N558 JLT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2014
- 227,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N558 JLT Mileage History
- 04/10/2006133,589 mi
- 27/09/2007157,097 mi+23,508 mi
- 16/10/2007157,689 mi+592 mi
- 08/11/2008184,310 km
- 08/11/2008184,310 km
- 02/11/2009203,724 mi
- 02/11/2009203,724 mi
- 08/11/2010225,066 mi+21,342 mi
- 08/11/2010225,066 mi
- 11/06/2012226,602 mi+1,536 mi
- 04/06/2013227,136 mi+534 mi
- 11/06/2014227,902 mi+766 mi
- 25/06/2014227,913 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,214 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
N558 JLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Pontiac Transam (N558 JLT) between October 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside 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)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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