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FBO 395L

1983 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,995 mi
Last recorded58,995 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 395L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,995 miles

brakes slighty binding

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,977 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,756 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FBO 395L is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBO 395L, 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 FBO 395L registered?

FBO 395L is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 November 1983.

Is FBO 395L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBO 395L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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