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WWB 847Y

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 847Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 116,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 116,847 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 116,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WWB 847Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWB 847Y, 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 WWB 847Y registered?

WWB 847Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is WWB 847Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 847Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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