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DGN 425X

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

306,502 mi
Last recorded306,502 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGN 425X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 306,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut and outer panel ,floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 306,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 306,422 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 303,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 280,033 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 280,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 280,033 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 280,033 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 280,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 280,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 280,033 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 280,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 280,033 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 280,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 280,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DGN 425X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DGN 425X, 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 DGN 425X registered?

DGN 425X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 November 1981.

Is DGN 425X safe to buy?

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