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A494 RUM

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 RUM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 72,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,687 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam p.a. "flash "not working

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,698 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pull flash for main beam inop

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,389 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,113 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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A494 RUM is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,048 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 A494 RUM, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A494 RUM registered?

A494 RUM is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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