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K517 PGN

1992 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

166,801 mi
Last recorded166,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Porsche 91190,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK517 PGN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 166,801 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 166,792 miles

under trays

Pass 28 Jul 2020 166,463 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 166,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 166,358 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 166,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 166,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,153 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 166,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 165,162 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 165,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 163,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 163,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 163,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 163,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 162,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 162,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 161,278 miles

Serious oil seepage from engine components.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 161,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Serious oil seepage from engine components.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 154,681 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 154,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 149,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 145,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 145,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 141,670 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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K517 PGN is a 1992 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 90,034 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 K517 PGN, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K517 PGN registered?

K517 PGN is a 1992 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K517 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K517 PGN shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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