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HWV 549X

1982 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,528 mi
Last recorded167,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 549X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 167,528 miles

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

Nearside Lower corrosion around middle of nearside outer sill area, although not structurally compromised

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 167,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within battery area, which is within 30cm distance from suspension mounting below it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower corrosion around middle of nearside outer sill area, although not structurally compromised

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 166,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 166,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 163,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 163,879 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 158,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 152,744 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust

rust on bottom of passenger front wing

Pass 11 Jul 2020 147,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 140,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,372 miles

play in steering wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 137,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 126,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,651 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 125,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pads getting low

cracking to both ft tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2008 124,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 122,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 121,554 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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HWV 549X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWV 549X, 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.

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What year was HWV 549X registered?

HWV 549X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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