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AGO 161W

1981 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGO 161W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,779 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 129,140 miles

oil cooler pipe Ferrell rusted and split

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear anti roll bar bush deteriorated

oil leak

rear anti roll bar linkages rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2016 125,902 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 121,919 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearsie and offside rear chassis rails

unable to test rear seat belts due to items on back seats

Pass 5 Jul 2014 119,560 miles

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear fog light not working

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,425 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in both front suspension arms

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,425 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 117,425 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

nearside inner door step corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 116,555 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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AGO 161W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AGO 161W, 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 AGO 161W registered?

AGO 161W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 July 1981.

Is AGO 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGO 161W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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