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NSX 208Y

1983 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 208Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 148,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 146,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,155 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall.

both front inner flitch panels corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,017 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2018 141,016 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 138,967 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 137,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 137,216 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 135,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,268 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2013

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 132,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 128,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,757 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 127,522 miles

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

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

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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NSX 208Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NSX 208Y, 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 NSX 208Y registered?

NSX 208Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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