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A807 VBO

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,138 mi
Last recorded8,138 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA807 VBO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 8,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 7,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,458 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 6,859 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 6,724 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

main beam indicator

Pass 21 Nov 2012 6,724 miles

main beam indicator

Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,538 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 3,739 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

n/s outer sill cover not fitted correctly/bolts missing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 3,737 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating

headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

n/s outer sill cover not fitted correctly/bolts missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 1,068 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 1,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,916 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front brake binding slightly

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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A807 VBO is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A807 VBO, 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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A807 VBO is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A807 VBO safe to buy?

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