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DWR 691W

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,958 mi
Last recorded148,958 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 691W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 148,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,441 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 143,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 134,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 133,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 133,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 133,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 132,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,138 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2015 132,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,491 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,491 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2008 130,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 129,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 129,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DWR 691W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DWR 691W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWR 691W registered?

DWR 691W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1981.

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