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XLJ 246X

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 246X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 133,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,841 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 118,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 117,067 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 117,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,707 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brake fluid level low,

Front tyre sizes 205/55x16 and rear tyre sizes225/50x16,

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 114,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,663 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 112,982 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 112,982 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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XLJ 246X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XLJ 246X, 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 XLJ 246X registered?

XLJ 246X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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