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A237 LBJ

1984 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

270,593 mi
Last recorded270,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA237 LBJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 270,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 270,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 270,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 270,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 270,036 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

O/S and N/S front strut covers corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 269,975 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 269,853 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 269,412 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 269,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 3 Dec 2016 267,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 267,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 267,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 287,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 265,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 264,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 260,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 260,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 253,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 253,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 251,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 249,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 245,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 245,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 236,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006
Fail 11 Oct 2006 226,351 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 215,331 miles

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

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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A237 LBJ is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A237 LBJ, 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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A237 LBJ is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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