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457 BGJ

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 BGJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,824 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 86,207 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,784 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 85,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,017 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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457 BGJ is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 457 BGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 457 BGJ registered?

457 BGJ is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is 457 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 457 BGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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