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A256 XGF

1984 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA256 XGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,873 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust joints badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 159,873 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joints corroding.

Pass 30 May 2018 159,873 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil cooler pipes corroded behind off/side rear wheel. &rearoil cooler rubber hose ferrule corroded.

Fail 23 May 2018 159,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil cooler pipes corroded behind off/side rear wheel. &rearoil cooler rubber hose ferrule corroded.

engine oil cooler rubber mountings broke.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 159,873 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 159,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,873 miles

o/s headlight reflector corroding.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 159,873 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s headlight reflector corroding.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 159,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 159,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 158,520 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 158,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 152,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 148,513 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 143,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 143,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) 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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A256 XGF is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A256 XGF, 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 A256 XGF registered?

A256 XGF is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A256 XGF safe to buy?

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