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A990 HLW

1983 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,306 mi
Last recorded55,306 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 HLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,289 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,150 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Whole underside of vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 48,979 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 48,514 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside fog lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2007 48,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,214 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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A990 HLW is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A990 HLW, 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 A990 HLW registered?

A990 HLW is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A990 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 HLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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