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A817 WAV

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,725 mi
Last recorded200,725 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA817 WAV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 200,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 194,960 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 194,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A817 WAV is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A817 WAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A817 WAV registered?

A817 WAV is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A817 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A817 WAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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