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DJN 927X

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,197 mi
Last recorded180,197 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 927X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 180,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 177,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 177,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 17,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2017 175,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 175,955 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/R TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD !

engine idle speed slightly high

engine oily

front brake pads are worn low

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit

rear brakes have fluctuation

Pass 8 Oct 2016 173,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake imbalance just within limits 25%

front tyres on limit on inner edges

o/s/r cv boot split

rear parking brake imbalance just within limits

Fail 17 Sep 2016 173,069 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

front tyres are on the limit

headlamps light output is slightly reduced

n/s park brake effort is considerably lower than the o/s

n/s/r wheel bearing has play, not quite deemed excessive

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter is split

oil leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2015 170,386 miles

front brakes , backplates are corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2015 170,378 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.3.2b)

front brakes , backplates are corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 13 Dec 2013 170,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 169,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 169,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 169,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 169,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake discs have slight wear

Fail 19 Nov 2010 169,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f brake disc inner face wearing thin

n/s/r parking brake has slightly lower reading

Pass 11 Dec 2009 167,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 165,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to deteriorated

nearside front of bottom inner wing holed

Pass 27 Oct 2007 164,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 160,137 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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DJN 927X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DJN 927X, 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 DJN 927X registered?

DJN 927X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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