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B868 AKL

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB868 AKL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,326 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,692 miles

all 4 tyres slight worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,555 miles

slite play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 75,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 75,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,131 miles

both rear tyres down to 2 mil

brake warning light on

doth front tyres old, dot codes 168, 437.

Fail 19 Aug 2006 73,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B868 AKL is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B868 AKL, 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 B868 AKL registered?

B868 AKL is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 December 1981.

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