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A286 SCW

1984 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,699 mi
Last recorded125,699 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 SCW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 125,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,367 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 125,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 124,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 123,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 123,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 121,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 119,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 118,640 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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A286 SCW is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A286 SCW, 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 A286 SCW registered?

A286 SCW is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A286 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A286 SCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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