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XLN 5

1983 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,526 mi
Last recorded215,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLN 5
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 215,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 204,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 204,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 204,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 203,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 199,842 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 199,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 199,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front back plates corroded

n/s/f floor pan corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 197,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 197,243 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 195,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 195,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 187,738 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 186,987 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 186,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XLN 5 is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLN 5, 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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What year was XLN 5 registered?

XLN 5 is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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