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OTL 97Y

1983 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 97Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,523 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wipers torn on ends

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wipers torn on ends

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,884 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,369 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 74,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,906 miles

most flexi brake pipe unions showing signs of corrosion around crimps

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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OTL 97Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTL 97Y, 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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OTL 97Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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