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LBH 342Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,643 mi
Last recorded59,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 342Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,512 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,345 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,878 miles

exhaust emitting some smoke

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust emitting some smoke

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,691 miles

corosion at base of n/s/f wing behind sill cover

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,385 miles

advise corroision near side inner sill

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,734 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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LBH 342Y 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 90.9%.

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 LBH 342Y, 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 LBH 342Y registered?

LBH 342Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is LBH 342Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 342Y shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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