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971 WLG

1984 Porsche 911

Cream Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 WLG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 105,557 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 103,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,409 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,409 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,733 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 102,733 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,096 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 100,873 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 100,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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971 WLG is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Cream with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 971 WLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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971 WLG is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 971 WLG safe to buy?

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