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BYJ 787Y

1982 Porsche Unknown

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 787Y
MakePorsche
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel low

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 120,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel low

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 120,111 miles

very bad oil leak engine area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking

emisions not done due to oil leak

front crossmember damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 120,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking

emisions not done due to oil leak

front crossmember damaged

undertrays fitted

very bad oil leak engine area

How Reliable is the Porsche Unknown?

Based on 988 MOT tests across 361 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,282
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 8
Headlamp aim too high 8
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
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BYJ 787Y is a 1982 Porsche Unknown in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Porsche Unknown fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYJ 787Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 44 years old, this Porsche Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYJ 787Y registered?

BYJ 787Y is a 1982 Porsche Unknown, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is BYJ 787Y safe to buy?

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