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TAR 666A

1984 Porsche 911 Targa

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 666A
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 106,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2012 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 102,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 101,609 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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TAR 666A is a 1984 Porsche 911 Targa in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAR 666A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 42 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAR 666A registered?

TAR 666A is a 1984 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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