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SWN 604Y

1982 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,961 mi
Last recorded100,961 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWN 604Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 100,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,898 miles

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 17 May 2018 100,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,665 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Slight play in shock gland

Offside Front Excessive play in shock gland

Offside Oil leak Front to rear cooler pipe ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Slight play in shock gland

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working and insecure

Offside Front Excessive play in shock gland

Offside Oil leak Front to rear cooler pipe ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 100,350 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 100,350 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 99,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,705 miles

O/S/F Play in shock absorber bush

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,703 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Play in shock absorber bush

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,855 miles

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

Oil leak at rear above exhaust and oil leak at pipe on O/S/R wheel arch, Oil cooler at front has no fins left

Sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection os sill

Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak at rear above exhaust and oil leak at pipe on O/S/R wheel arch, Oil cooler at front has no fins left

Sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection os sill

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,550 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,880 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,581 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 96,581 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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SWN 604Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SWN 604Y, 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 SWN 604Y registered?

SWN 604Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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