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1980 S

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,729 mi
Last recorded75,729 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 73,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 73,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,830 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,903 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside 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)

recomend osf and nsr brake hoses are changed at same time as failed items

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 66,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,695 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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1980 S is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 1980 S, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1980 S registered?

1980 S is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 1980 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1980 S shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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