1982 PORSCHE 9113.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of clean testing. The most recent MOT conducted on February 1, 2022 at 67,025 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car maintained its mechanical integrity after a previous failure. This represents an improving trend from the October 2020 failure at 66,811 miles, suggesting the owner addressed the necessary issues to secure subsequent clean passes. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 44-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,523 miles per year. Between October 2020 and February 2022, the car covered only 214 miles, which suggests the vehicle was likely stored or used only for very short seasonal trips. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals, bushings, and tyres due to lack of regular use. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as the age and low usage often mask the onset of hidden corrosion in critical areas like the sills and shock towers. Given the long gaps in mileage, the tester should have checked for perished brake hoses and seized calipers which occur when a vehicle sits stationary. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and ensure the coil springs have not fatigued or corroded over time despite the low odometer reading.