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A174 LEY

1984 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA174 LEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,298 miles

headlamp converters fitted to lenses

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,498 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlamps converters fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre mirror missing

headlamp lens converters fitted to both headlamps

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,498 miles

headlamp lens converters fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,498 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 100,498 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 100,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,467 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,469 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 93,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 83,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,682 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,068 miles

Slight bind in both rear brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,411 miles

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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A174 LEY is a 1984 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A174 LEY, 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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What year was A174 LEY registered?

A174 LEY is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A174 LEY safe to buy?

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