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142 JON

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 JON
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 65,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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142 JON is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,048 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 142 JON, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 142 JON registered?

142 JON is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 1983.

Is 142 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 142 JON shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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