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A180 YOM

1984 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Porsche Carrera102,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 YOM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak close to maximum limit .Advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 86,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 86,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap fitted and does not tighten or seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns bar end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 79,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 79,325 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,499 miles

Near side rear wing has slight corrosion at joint with sill.

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,243 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 58,415 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A180 YOM is a 1984 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 102,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A180 YOM, 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 42 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A180 YOM registered?

A180 YOM is a 1984 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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