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WJH 472Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,436 mi
Last recorded51,436 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 472Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,433 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 51,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,388 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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WJH 472Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJH 472Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJH 472Y registered?

WJH 472Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is WJH 472Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 472Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJH 472Y have outstanding finance?

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