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JBW 91Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,159 mi
Last recorded72,159 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 91Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,050 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,856 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,856 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind nsr + osr + osf brakes

slight smear front wipers

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,933 miles

Both front tyres are worn to legal limit

N/s rear brake binding slightly

O/s rear tyre outer sidewall is perishing and cracked

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 91Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JBW 91Y, 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 JBW 91Y registered?

JBW 91Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is JBW 91Y safe to buy?

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