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A911 XMW

1984 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 XMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 143,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 143,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2026 143,983 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working Cannot find switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 143,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 143,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,298 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour n/s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 142,486 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 141,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 141,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel pump

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush piston flexing and clunking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour deep orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush piston flexing and clunking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

main beam flash not working

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,391 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel pump

Nearside Front shock absorber piston flexing and clunking

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour deep orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber piston flexing and clunking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

main beam flash not working

Fail 14 Dec 2020 140,391 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has multiple small lumps. appears to of been driven with very low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel pump

Nearside Front shock absorber piston flexing and clunking

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour deep orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber piston flexing and clunking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

main beam flash not working

Pass 21 Dec 2019 139,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 137,795 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 137,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 137,484 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 137,086 miles

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 136,154 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 136,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,072 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 133,307 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 131,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 131,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 130,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 128,122 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2006 118,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2006 118,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A911 XMW is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A911 XMW, 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 A911 XMW registered?

A911 XMW is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 1984.

Is A911 XMW safe to buy?

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