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RCA 126Y

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,284 mi
Last recorded127,284 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 126Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 120,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,075 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 113,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 107,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 101,951 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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RCA 126Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCA 126Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCA 126Y registered?

RCA 126Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is RCA 126Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 126Y shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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