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WRD 232Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 232Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2025 158,841 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 158,840 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Engine would not start (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 158,818 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 158,808 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 158,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 158,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 158,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 159,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 159,120 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 158,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 158,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 158,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 157,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/side hand brake effort is getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 153,474 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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WRD 232Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRD 232Y, 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 WRD 232Y registered?

WRD 232Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WRD 232Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRD 232Y 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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