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PYL 448Y

1982 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,507 mi
Last recorded107,507 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 448Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 107,507 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 107,507 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 106,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 106,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 105,474 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 105,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 102,899 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,093 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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PYL 448Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PYL 448Y, 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 PYL 448Y registered?

PYL 448Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PYL 448Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYL 448Y shows 15 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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