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A215 SKM

1984 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,018 mi
Last recorded175,018 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 SKM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 175,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 175,016 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 175,017 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to detiorate

signs of engine starting to burn oil

Pass 7 Jul 2012 173,646 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked on tread and side walls

Fail 27 Jun 2012 173,641 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked on tread and side walls

Pass 24 Jun 2011 173,449 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK-N/S.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 173,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 173,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 169,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 169,186 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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A215 SKM is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A215 SKM, 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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A215 SKM is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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