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JFO 157X

1982 Porsche 911

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 157X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,738 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,304 miles

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,903 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,902 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,187 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,752 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,715 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in both front seat backs

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,124 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,124 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,857 miles

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

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

osf brake binding not shown on rbt

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,750 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,750 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr brake binding

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,381 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,463 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,462 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,231 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JFO 157X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 106,322 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 JFO 157X, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFO 157X registered?

JFO 157X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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