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UHB 289Y

1982 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 289Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 96,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,087 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,279 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,687 miles

Oil leak

no rear seat belts

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,687 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

no rear seat belts

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,396 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,263 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,915 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 89,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

advise 20% imbalance on front brakes

advise binding o/s front wheel

advise centre mirror missing

advise corrosion to o/s B post

c'o 3.4

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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UHB 289Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHB 289Y, 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 UHB 289Y registered?

UHB 289Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 1982.

Is UHB 289Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHB 289Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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