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JBW 508Y

1983 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 508Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,459 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,496 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,474 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,469 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

under guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,469 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2012

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,468 miles

both front tyrs unevenly worn on inner edges & treads lifting/slight play in both front wheels [bearing & rack] / rear drop link arm bushes deteriorated & nsr damaged/slight under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyrs unevenly worn on inner edges & treads lifting/slight play in both front wheels [bearing & rack] / rear drop link arm bushes deteriorated & nsr damaged/slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 72,469 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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JBW 508Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JBW 508Y, 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 JBW 508Y registered?

JBW 508Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JBW 508Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 508Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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