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FFR 301Y

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,573 mi
Last recorded68,573 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 301Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque but beam pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque but beam pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque but beam pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque but beam pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,088 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,919 miles

internal mirror missing

oil pipes leaking at tank

Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front and rear brakes slight binding on

internal mirror missing

oil pipes leaking at tank

Pass 29 May 2015 67,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 67,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,793 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,061 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,557 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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FFR 301Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FFR 301Y, 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 FFR 301Y registered?

FFR 301Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1983.

Is FFR 301Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 301Y shows 18 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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