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DBU 277V

1980 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,316 mi
Last recorded90,316 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 277V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 90,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,564 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 89,562 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,281 miles

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed on edge

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed on edge

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

Rear foglights illuminate with position lights with or with the foglight switch on or off

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 88,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 87,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 85,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,764 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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DBU 277V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DBU 277V, 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 DBU 277V registered?

DBU 277V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is DBU 277V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBU 277V shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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