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A917 VWO

1984 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Porsche Carrera102,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 VWO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,044 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 66,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,477 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 65,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,988 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,082 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,923 miles

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

o/s rear oil cooling system pipe - seepage

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,936 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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A917 VWO is a 1984 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 102,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A917 VWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 42 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A917 VWO registered?

A917 VWO is a 1984 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A917 VWO safe to buy?

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