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XUJ 589Y

1983 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 589Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 143,801 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 143,801 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 139,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,921 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,921 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 137,761 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 137,755 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

headlamp flash inop

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 137,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,799 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2012 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2011 133,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 132,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 130,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 129,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 128,194 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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XUJ 589Y is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUJ 589Y, 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 XUJ 589Y registered?

XUJ 589Y is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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