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VPG 455X

1982 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 455X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 159,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 159,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 159,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 159,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 159,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear cv gaiter clips missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 159,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 159,669 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 158,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 157,687 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 157,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 157,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 156,485 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 156,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 153,875 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)

near side steering rack gaiter insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 146,839 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 146,832 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 141,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 141,447 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 156,648 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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VPG 455X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPG 455X, 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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What year was VPG 455X registered?

VPG 455X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is VPG 455X safe to buy?

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