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CPB 159Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,661 mi
Last recorded68,661 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 159Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,279 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 67,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 64,973 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,900 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam tell tale working incorectly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,900 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,897 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,861 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,707 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,581 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 59,394 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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CPB 159Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CPB 159Y, 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 CPB 159Y registered?

CPB 159Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is CPB 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPB 159Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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