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BFW 245W

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,139 mi
Last recorded98,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 245W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 94,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 90,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,251 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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BFW 245W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,738 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 BFW 245W, 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 46 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 BFW 245W registered?

BFW 245W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is BFW 245W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 245W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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