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YJO 508X

1982 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 508X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,721 miles

Ignition Switch Faulty

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 102,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Ignition Switch Faulty

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,447 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,766 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,558 miles

all four tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 98,168 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,022 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

n/s rear seat not in use

n/s/f tyre outer wall -- deep splits(not deep enough to reach cord/ply)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,842 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,842 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 92,915 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 92,670 miles

front tyre walls slightly cracking

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YJO 508X is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJO 508X, 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.

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What year was YJO 508X registered?

YJO 508X is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YJO 508X safe to buy?

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