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A8 RSG

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RSG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,093 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,958 miles

All four brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 111,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 110,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 109,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,626 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 107,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2007 107,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 107,163 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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A8 RSG is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A8 RSG, 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 A8 RSG registered?

A8 RSG is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A8 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RSG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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