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EIG 1408

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,450 mi
Last recorded160,450 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 1408
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 160,450 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 158,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 155,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 153,166 miles

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2008 153,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2007 149,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 149,513 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 148,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 148,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE ,JUST LEGAL

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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EIG 1408 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EIG 1408, 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 EIG 1408 registered?

EIG 1408 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is EIG 1408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 1408 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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