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ELO 140Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 140Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 127,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 127,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

headlight deflectors fitted

nearside washer not working - suffienent water hitting screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,469 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,721 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

washers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,791 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 119,791 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light "on"

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,799 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2010 118,799 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 117,490 miles

o/s & n/s/rear tyres getting low

rear no plate needs att

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2008 115,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,930 miles

horn poor

o/s head light aim slightly low

o/s washer jet poor

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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ELO 140Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ELO 140Y, 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 ELO 140Y registered?

ELO 140Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is ELO 140Y safe to buy?

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