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BFW 731W

1981 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,825 mi
Last recorded178,825 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 731W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 178,548 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 178,197 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Offside Rear brake bind

parking brake light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2019 177,957 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 177,671 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 731W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFW 731W, 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

How do I check the history of BFW 731W?

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What year was BFW 731W registered?

BFW 731W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 1981.

Is BFW 731W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 731W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFW 731W have outstanding finance?

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