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388 RE

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,291 mi
Last recorded137,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 RE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 137,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 134,717 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 131,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 128,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,644 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 124,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,784 miles

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

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

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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388 RE is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 388 RE, 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 388 RE registered?

388 RE is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 388 RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 RE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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