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A730 TPO

1983 Porsche 911

Maroon Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,526 mi
Last recorded5,526 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA730 TPO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 5,526 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 2,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 31 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 84,532 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 84,532 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod adjustment lock nut. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end adjustment nut. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 140,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished - change now

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished also - recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2016 139,619 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2015 138,341 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

rear brakes binding slightly and may benefit from a service

Fail 12 May 2015 138,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

rear brakes binding slightly and may benefit from a service

Pass 8 May 2014 137,350 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,602 miles

corrosion surrounding drivers door catch - recommend repairing soon

Fail 10 Apr 2013 136,593 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion surrounding drivers door catch - recommend repairing soon

Pass 6 Mar 2012 135,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front sills starting to corrode however not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2010 135,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 135,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 134,806 miles

front wipers hardened, recommend changing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 134,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers hardened, recommend changing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 134,101 miles

Both number plates of incorrect typeface which are currently a pass,but when the suspended failure criteria are reinstated they will become a failure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 134,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both number plates of incorrect typeface which are currently a pass,but when the suspended failure criteria are reinstated they will become a failure

Pass 13 Apr 2007 133,385 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 133,243 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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A730 TPO is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Maroon with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A730 TPO, 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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A730 TPO is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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