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EKH 840K

1983 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 840K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023
Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,996 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,102 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,999 miles

noise from nearside front track rod end

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,999 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise from nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,999 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 876,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 84,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 83,109 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 83,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EKH 840K is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EKH 840K, 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.

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What year was EKH 840K registered?

EKH 840K is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 1983.

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