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BUA 831X

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 831X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,849 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Door B pillar corroded and holed.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,849 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,849 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 78,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 78,849 miles

All wheel bearing have slight play

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 78,754 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 78,460 miles

some underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,694 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reading on limits of 16%

Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake reading on limits of 16%

Pass 16 Jun 2007 55,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 5 Jul 2006 48,870 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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BUA 831X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BUA 831X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUA 831X registered?

BUA 831X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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