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A333 GEL

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,830 mi
Last recorded102,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 GEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,830 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced tow eye torn off (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front A post has rust and weak

Nearside Rear cv boot clips missing

Nearside headlamp fixing point has hole/rust

Nearside headlamp fixing point has hole/rust

Offside Rear cv boot clips missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,830 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,830 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty.

slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate loose.

slight play in steering wheel.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,830 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

cabriolet roof not locking.

off side sun visor lose.

slight play in top steering column.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,831 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 102,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 102,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A333 GEL 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 56.3%.

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 A333 GEL, 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 A333 GEL registered?

A333 GEL is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A333 GEL safe to buy?

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