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83 SMW

2017 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,082 mi
Last recorded11,082 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche 91118,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 SMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 11,082 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 9,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 8,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 7,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 7,580 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 3,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 827 miles

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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83 SMW is a 2017 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 18,663 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 83 SMW, 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 9 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 83 SMW registered?

83 SMW is a 2017 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 83 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 SMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 83 SMW have outstanding finance?

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