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A163 PNC

1984 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA163 PNC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 138,154 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 138,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 137,915 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure parking brake (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper and lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2020 137,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box /pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

o/s rear brake slight binding

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box /pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 136,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 136,070 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 136,069 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 135,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,138 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 135,138 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 133,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 133,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2006 131,903 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 131,900 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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A163 PNC is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A163 PNC, 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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A163 PNC is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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