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ABW 843X

1981 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 843X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,970 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Feb 2022 106,905 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leaking ono exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 99,494 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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ABW 843X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 843X, 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 ABW 843X registered?

ABW 843X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ABW 843X safe to buy?

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