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ERU 874Y

1982 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 874Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,699 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams faulty stalk (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 79,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 77,751 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,710 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,303 miles

Rear n/s & o/s tyres slightly perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,758 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 76,748 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 May 2013 76,748 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ERU 874Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ERU 874Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERU 874Y?

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What year was ERU 874Y registered?

ERU 874Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ERU 874Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 874Y 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.

Does ERU 874Y have outstanding finance?

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