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JKK 589Y

1983 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKK 589Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 71,945 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 71,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,203 miles

Main beam tell tale light inop (only a failure for post 86 cars).

Nearside Front Seat has movement from runners when locked in.

Rear fog lamp tell tale is green.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 71,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 70,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% imbalance on rear (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,444 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,444 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel nuts corroding, loosing there edge / shape, but secure

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,439 miles

exhaust silencer corroding with age

n/s exhaust heat exchanger small hole and blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,362 miles

Oil cooler pipes in o/s/r wheel arch corroding and slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,899 miles

Wiper blades getting old

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,443 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,659 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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JKK 589Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JKK 589Y, 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 JKK 589Y registered?

JKK 589Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1983.

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