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A2 DHX

1983 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,936 mi
Last recorded149,936 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DHX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 149,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,936 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 149,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,936 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 149,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 149,936 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 149,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 149,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 149,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 149,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 149,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside very weak and rusty in places

Pass 16 Apr 2010 149,936 miles

underside very weak and rusty in places

Fail 25 Jun 2009 149,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FUEL TANK UNDERSIDE CORRODED. O/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT. FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW. O/S COOLANT PIPES M/MENT.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 149,928 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 149,928 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 149,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2006 149,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A2 DHX is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,048 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 A2 DHX, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 DHX registered?

A2 DHX is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A2 DHX safe to buy?

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