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PAB 191Y

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,721 mi
Last recorded137,721 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 191Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced flange plate (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 137,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced flange plate (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,990 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 134,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2015 134,565 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,190 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 133,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 133,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,778 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 127,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 127,404 miles

Rear hose ends slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 122,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 119,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 117,541 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 117,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PAB 191Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PAB 191Y, 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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PAB 191Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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