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XAM 703A

1980 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,895 mi
Last recorded112,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 703A
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 112,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 112,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 110,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,862 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 109,802 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,174 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 106,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 105,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,788 miles

exhaust corroding and seeping in places

some blue smoke emitted at idle

Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

exhaust corroding and seeping in places

some blue smoke emitted at idle

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 104,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 103,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,245 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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XAM 703A is a 1980 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAM 703A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 46 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAM 703A registered?

XAM 703A is a 1980 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 25 November 1980.

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The MOT history for XAM 703A shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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