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A906 TYX

1984 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,339 mi
Last recorded143,339 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA906 TYX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 143,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,510 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,078 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 27 May 2016 134,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 29 May 2015 133,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 132,634 miles

n/s/r wheelbearing slight noise.

Fail 21 May 2014 132,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r wheelbearing slight noise.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,180 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,130 miles

slight play in os front steering rack outer arm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,423 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 128,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,392 miles

wipers not stopping

Fail 21 Aug 2009 126,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers not stopping

Fail 6 Aug 2009 126,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 122,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 122,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 120,062 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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A906 TYX is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A906 TYX, 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 A906 TYX registered?

A906 TYX is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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