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3848 SC

1983 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3848 SC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,771 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,075 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,680 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 Jul 2011 76,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,163 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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3848 SC is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 3848 SC, 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 3848 SC registered?

3848 SC is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is 3848 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3848 SC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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