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29 AR

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,462 mi
Last recorded9,462 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 AR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 9,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 9,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 9,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,462 miles

Front play in both front seat back mechanisms

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 9,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front wash not working (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock leaking (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes dim when brake lights are on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp not working with side lights on (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front play in both front seat back mechanisms

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 9,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 9,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 9,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 9,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 9,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 9,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 9,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,795 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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29 AR is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 29 AR, 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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29 AR is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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