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GJX 608Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,409 mi
Last recorded1,409 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 608Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 1,409 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 1,407 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 1,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 1,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 812 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 684 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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GJX 608Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJX 608Y, 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 GJX 608Y registered?

GJX 608Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 April 1983.

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