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DAB 911S

1982 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,918 mi
Last recorded165,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 911S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 165,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 160,873 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 147,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 140,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 140,815 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner C.V Gaitor Split

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,986 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 134,986 miles

Brake valve leaking On brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake test aborted due to loss of brake pressure

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 129,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,619 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 117,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 116,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 114,153 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 114,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to off side & near side rear outer sill to floor pans

front discs worn

rear brake discs warped slightly

slight binding to rear brakes discs corroded

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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DAB 911S is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DAB 911S, 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

How do I check the history of DAB 911S?

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What year was DAB 911S registered?

DAB 911S is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is DAB 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 911S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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