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HBA 495Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,005 mi
Last recorded32,005 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 495Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,415 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks inbetween treads

battery held in racket clamp but is secure

n/s/r inner cv boot slight cut caused by cv boot clip

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,481 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HBA 495Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HBA 495Y, 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 HBA 495Y registered?

HBA 495Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HBA 495Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 495Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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