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A488 BNJ

1983 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,393 mi
Last recorded11,393 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 BNJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 11,393 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 11,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 11,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,600 miles

main beam tell tale dim

Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

main beam tell tale dim

Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,206 miles

rear inner drive shaft boot split,oil leak on to engine.slight binding front offside brake.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,658 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 8,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 8,439 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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A488 BNJ is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A488 BNJ, 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 A488 BNJ registered?

A488 BNJ is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A488 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 BNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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