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B274 GAK

1984 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB274 GAK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 86,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 86,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 86,950 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 85,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,753 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,822 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre has puncture repair outside specified area

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 8,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 82,405 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 82,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 81,019 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 81,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 79,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,801 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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B274 GAK is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B274 GAK, 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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B274 GAK is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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