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YDB 385Y

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDB 385Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,593 miles

both rear tyre are low in tread + out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 109,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 109,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 109,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 109,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 107,808 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 107,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,625 miles

offside rear brake backplate corroding

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake backplate corroding

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 105,694 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 104,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 104,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 103,581 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 101,984 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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YDB 385Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1982 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 106,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDB 385Y, 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 44 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 YDB 385Y registered?

YDB 385Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YDB 385Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDB 385Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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