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CUA 116S

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,914 mi
Last recorded196,914 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 116S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 196,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 196,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 195,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 195,845 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 195,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 195,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 194,400 miles

Handbrake high

Pass 9 Jul 2013 192,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 192,981 miles

Nearside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 191,661 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front and rear floorpan areas coroded (small holes)

rubber bung missing from front nearside floorpan

top edge of nearside inner rear wheelarch corroded (large hole)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 191,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front and rear floorpan areas coroded (small holes)

rubber bung missing from front nearside floorpan

top edge of nearside inner rear wheelarch corroded (large hole)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 191,015 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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CUA 116S is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CUA 116S, 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 CUA 116S registered?

CUA 116S is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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