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BUI 787

1980 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUI 787
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,917 miles

Offside (Headlamp projector coating/reflector deteriorated)

Offside oil cooler braided hoses deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 121,896 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front oil cooler braided hoses deteriorated

Offside Headlamp projector coating deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 121,850 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear rear foglamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted

drive shaft seals weeping oil

Fail 3 Apr 2024 120,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in internal shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear seat belt fitted to only N/S rear passenger seat

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Worn (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in internal shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil tank leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear oil tank and pipes weeping oil

Fail 4 Apr 2023 119,868 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake lower efficiency

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear oil tank and pipes weeping oil

Pass 20 Apr 2022 119,586 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 119,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,258 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,919 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fog light does not illuminate

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,434 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake has low efficiency

Offside Front Seat belt webbing worn

Oil leak ()

Rear fog light not working

Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,434 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake has low efficiency

Offside Front Seat belt webbing worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,120 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Offside Front Drivers seat belt webbing worn

Rear Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,115 miles

hazard lights not working.

nearside rear park brake slow to react and low effort.

rear fog lamp not working.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hazard lights not working.

nearside rear park brake slow to react and low effort.

rear fog lamp not working.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,195 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 115,508 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 115,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 112,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 112,604 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 112,604 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 112,604 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,642 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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BUI 787 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BUI 787, 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.

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BUI 787 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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