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XEC 71Y

1983 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 71Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,846 miles

n/s/r handbrake performance low

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2019 134,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,847 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and Rear Brake Flexy hose ferrules corroded

Front brake back plates in a poor condition

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and Rear Brake Flexy hose ferrules corroded

Front brake back plates in a poor condition

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,846 miles

Both Front brake back plates in poor condition

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and Rear brake flex hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 134,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both Front brake back plates in poor condition

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and Rear brake flex hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 134,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FLEX HOSE FERRULES RUSTY

NO REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE VERY POOR CONDITION

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE TO LIMIT OF 1.6 mm 205/55 16 V

Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,846 miles

body sill covers fitted

brake fluid level low

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

slight damage to driver seat belt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

body sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on all brake hoses ferrules

Pass 25 Jul 2014 134,849 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 134,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 134,841 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s hand brake will soon require some attension

Pass 5 May 2010 131,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

inner door release handles loose

Fail 4 May 2010 131,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

inner door release handles loose

Pass 26 Mar 2009 129,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 125,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 124,895 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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XEC 71Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEC 71Y, 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.

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XEC 71Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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