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FLB 429Y

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLB 429Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,086 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2010 124,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,209 miles

exhaust heat exchangers badly corroded & insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 123,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heat exchangers badly corroded & insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 123,057 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 122,881 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FLB 429Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLB 429Y, 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 FLB 429Y registered?

FLB 429Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is FLB 429Y safe to buy?

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