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RNH 253Y

1982 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 253Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 98,990 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,507 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,202 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,202 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,115 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 90,115 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,334 miles

headlamp mounting areas corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp mounting areas corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,965 miles

sill covers

Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers

Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,809 miles

o/s headlamp mountins area cvorroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 85,004 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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RNH 253Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNH 253Y, 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.

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What year was RNH 253Y registered?

RNH 253Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RNH 253Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 253Y shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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