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VPG 529X

1982 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 529X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 161,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 161,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 161,923 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 161,922 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 161,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 161,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 161,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,724 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 160,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 160,655 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 160,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 160,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 160,393 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 160,031 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 158,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 156,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 156,811 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 153,862 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 529X 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 61.9%.

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 529X, 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 529X registered?

VPG 529X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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