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JKL 28Y

1982 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,100 mi
Last recorded144,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Porsche 911106,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 28Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 143,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,002 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 141,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 141,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 11,996 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front and nearside rear tyres near legal limits

Fail 28 Nov 2017 11,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front and nearside rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,306 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 136,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 135,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 135,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,991 miles

both rear tyres distorted on inner edge

n/s/f seat belt slightly fluffed / frayed

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s windscreen washer not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 134,991 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

both rear tyres distorted on inner edge

n/s/f seat belt slightly fluffed / frayed

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s windscreen washer not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 134,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 133,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 133,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 132,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 130,972 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 129,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 129,074 miles

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 124,474 miles

rear brake flexis starting to crack

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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JKL 28Y is a 1982 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JKL 28Y, 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

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What year was JKL 28Y registered?

JKL 28Y is a 1982 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JKL 28Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 28Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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