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ESF 731W

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,816 mi
Last recorded100,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 731W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,816 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,668 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,668 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 15 Mar 2011 97,853 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,356 miles

corrosion behind o/s/r B post

n/s headlamp aim on highest setting

o/s washer jet partially blocked

oil leak on engine

oil pipe behind o/s/r wheel arch leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion behind o/s/r B post

n/s headlamp aim on highest setting

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s washer jet partially blocked

oil leak on engine

oil pipe behind o/s/r wheel arch leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

rubber S pipe leaking oil slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,858 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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ESF 731W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ESF 731W, 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.

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What year was ESF 731W registered?

ESF 731W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for ESF 731W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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