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A5 SOB

1984 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,388 mi
Last recorded147,388 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Porsche Carrera102,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SOB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,388 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,273 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,658 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,720 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 144,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,720 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake low effort

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,720 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 144,720 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 76% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear subframe ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 144,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 144,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 144,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 143,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 140,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 136,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 132,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A5 SOB is a 1984 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 SOB, 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 A5 SOB registered?

A5 SOB is a 1984 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A5 SOB safe to buy?

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