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ETG 40V

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,939 mi
Last recorded83,939 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETG 40V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 83,939 miles

Offside steel oil pipes loose where clipped to sill

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

rubber oil pipe from oil tank to engine in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2019 83,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,927 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 82,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 82,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 81,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,988 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,162 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 79,569 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,544 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ETG 40V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ETG 40V, 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 ETG 40V registered?

ETG 40V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is ETG 40V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETG 40V shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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