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VMX 61X

1982 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 61X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,050 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,764 miles

Oil leak

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

front wipers poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,912 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 95,910 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 95,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VMX 61X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMX 61X, 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 VMX 61X registered?

VMX 61X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VMX 61X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 61X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMX 61X have outstanding finance?

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