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LFL 493L

1982 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,749 mi
Last recorded6,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 493L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 6,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 6,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,749 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 6,749 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump weeping. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 6,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 6,749 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 6,749 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 6,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

boot does not shut securely

Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,596 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 4,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2009 1,957 miles

o/s outer sill slight corrsion

surfice corrosion to underside of vehcile

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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LFL 493L is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFL 493L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFL 493L registered?

LFL 493L is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is LFL 493L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 493L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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