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A721 GJA

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA721 GJA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion on both front inner wings

oil cooler pipes down offside loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,327 miles

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

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,327 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,237 miles

bonnet prop not fitted

front discback plates corroded

front tyres 205 50 17

o/s/f check strap not fitted

rear tyres 245 40 17

wiring hung under dash n/s

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front discback plates corroded

wiring hung under dash n/s

Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,327 miles

bonnet props inoperative

door check srap missing

front tyres 205 50 17

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

rear tyres 245 40 17

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,327 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

bonnet props inoperative

door check srap missing

front tyres 205 50 17

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

rear tyres 245 40 17

Pass 30 May 2012 109,327 miles

Oil leak

brake disc cover corroded o/s/f

brake level warning light inop

hand brake warning lightinop

Fail 17 May 2012 109,327 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc cover corroded o/s/f

brake level warning light inop

hand brake warning lightinop

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside front brake dust shield corroded

protective coating flaking off of front brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2011 109,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside front brake dust shield corroded

protective coating flaking off of front brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,697 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 106,692 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,636 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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A721 GJA is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A721 GJA, 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 A721 GJA registered?

A721 GJA is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A721 GJA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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