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911 JHY

1981 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 JHY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 82,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,671 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 82,657 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 82,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 82,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack bush

Pass 20 May 2013 82,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 82,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear number plate has a small crack in it

Pass 17 May 2010 82,532 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate cracked slightly

Pass 22 May 2009 82,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion starting in nearside inner and outer sill

offside lamp slightly dim

Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,969 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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911 JHY is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 911 JHY, 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 911 JHY registered?

911 JHY is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is 911 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 JHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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