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JKM 259Y

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,498 mi
Last recorded197,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 259Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 197,498 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 197,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 194,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 194,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 192,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 191,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 188,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 188,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside rear

Fail 11 Jul 2015 188,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 188,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 188,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 186,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 182,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 179,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 175,294 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 175,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 171,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 171,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 168,252 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 168,201 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2006 163,098 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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JKM 259Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 106,322 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 JKM 259Y, 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 44 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKM 259Y registered?

JKM 259Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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