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107,979 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside anti roll bar mounting and near radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
The top mounting for the offside front suspension leg has a minimal amount of movement
There is evidence that the nearside front tyre may contact a rubber hose inside the wheelarch. This cannot be demonstrated under test conditions
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
boot and bonnet stays u/s
oil pipes not fixed
previous welded repairs covered in thick underseal
rear brake hose furrules rusty
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
boot and bonnet stays u/s
oil pipes not fixed
previous welded repairs covered in thick underseal
rear brake hose furrules rusty
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ferrules on both rear brake hoses starting to rust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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283 FOU is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 283 FOU, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 283 FOU registered?
283 FOU is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 March 1987.
Is 283 FOU safe to buy?
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