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74 DJA

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 DJA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,383 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 72,382 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

hazards not working

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 71,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 71,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure due to corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft insecure

Pass 13 May 2017 70,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,485 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2007 65,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,280 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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74 DJA is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 74 DJA, 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 74 DJA registered?

74 DJA is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 May 1981.

Is 74 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 DJA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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