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B1 JKA

1984 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 JKA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 98,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 97,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front incorrectly fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate not mounted vertically.

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

Nearside Front door catch mounting panel corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,280 miles

Front number plate incorrectly mounted.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,670 miles

Front number plate incorrectly mounted.

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in sidewall and a temporary repair.

Nearside Rear axle cover corroded.

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

Offside Rear axle cover corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,950 miles

Front number plate incorrectly mounted.

Nearside Rear axle mounting bush cover corroded.

Offside Rear axle mounting bush cover corroded.

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread area.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,253 miles

nearside front tyre is badly cracked

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked

offside front tyre is badly cracked

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,253 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre is badly cracked

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked

offside front tyre is badly cracked

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 94,298 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 94,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise front number plate incorrect position

Pass 23 Dec 2011 93,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 93,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre perished

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,743 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 90,386 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 90,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,689 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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B1 JKA is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B1 JKA, 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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B1 JKA is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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