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JWR 911Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 911Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 84,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,817 miles

Offside Front corrosion on chassis in luggage compartment outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torsion arm cover plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torsion arm cover plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion on chassis in luggage compartment outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,522 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 84,494 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,455 miles

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

both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at door striker plate (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door catch mount slightly corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,725 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn.

N/S/F flexible brake hose ferrules is are corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn.

N/S/F flexible brake hose ferrules is are corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,630 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,504 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have slight wear but no ply or cord exsposed.

under body covered .

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 77,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JWR 911Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWR 911Y, 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 JWR 911Y registered?

JWR 911Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1983.

Is JWR 911Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 911Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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