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M242 DLM

1995 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Porsche 91177,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 DLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 143,977 miles

under tray fitted stoping some inspection off underside

Fail 19 May 2017 143,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

under tray fitted stoping some inspection off underside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 142,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 142,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,896 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 132,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 115,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 103,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,562 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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M242 DLM is a 1995 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 77,309 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 M242 DLM, 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 31 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M242 DLM is a 1995 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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