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181 BVY

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,727 mi
Last recorded138,727 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 BVY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 138,655 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door jam by seat belt top mounting holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 135,230 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,858 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,858 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 134,858 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2010 134,858 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 133,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 130,284 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 127,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and both rear wheels binding slightly

slight play felt at steering wheel

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,918 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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181 BVY is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 181 BVY, 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 45 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 181 BVY registered?

181 BVY is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 181 BVY safe to buy?

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