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HSH 905Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 905Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 111,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 110,861 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 110,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,720 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 109,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 104,570 miles

fuel lines have corrosion

brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2008 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

fuel lines have corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leaks starting to contaminate exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,164 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,541 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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HSH 905Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HSH 905Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSH 905Y registered?

HSH 905Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is HSH 905Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSH 905Y shows 12 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.

Does HSH 905Y have outstanding finance?

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