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B292 XAS

1984 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Porsche 91198,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB292 XAS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,148 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin split away (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

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

front wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,462 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 73,299 miles

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 72,708 miles

light brake binds on both rear

nsr lower chassis rail corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

osf and nsf lower suspension arm attachment bushes deteriated

Fail 5 May 2017 72,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

light brake binds on both rear

nsr lower chassis rail corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

osf and nsf lower suspension arm attachment bushes deteriated

Pass 9 May 2016 72,380 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,602 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,452 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f disc are rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,232 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level low

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level low

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,361 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,812 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 69,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 69,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,831 miles

body condition at nearside rear inner wing

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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B292 XAS is a 1984 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B292 XAS, 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 B292 XAS registered?

B292 XAS is a 1984 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B292 XAS safe to buy?

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