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918 FKH

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,603 mi
Last recorded159,603 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 FKH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 159,603 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bind o/s/r wheel, brakes ??

Pass 31 May 2019 159,423 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 159,394 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 158,166 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers slightly smeary

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 157,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake ferrule

Fail 23 May 2012 157,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake ferrule

Pass 26 Apr 2011 156,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 154,951 miles

corrosion started to offside door shut/ kidney bowl area

offide nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses metal ferauls corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 153,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 153,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 151,227 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 151,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 151,227 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2007 147,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 141,388 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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918 FKH is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 918 FKH, 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 918 FKH registered?

918 FKH is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is 918 FKH safe to buy?

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