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DBB 972V

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 972V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 136,805 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,805 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 136,781 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 136,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 135,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in n/side front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 132,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 127,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 127,680 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 123,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 123,792 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 122,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 122,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 120,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foont ferrules corroded

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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DBB 972V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DBB 972V, 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 DBB 972V registered?

DBB 972V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DBB 972V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBB 972V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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