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ETR 961W

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,866 mi
Last recorded159,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 961W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of both sills

Fail 26 May 2017 159,866 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated parking brake light on (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

sill covers corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing inspections of the sills

Pass 31 Aug 2012 159,865 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv ise front wiper smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 159,865 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise car underseal.

advise front wiper slight smearing.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 159,862 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 159,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car underseal recently.

fog switch work front = back

Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,971 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in n/s front suspension

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,969 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in n/s front suspension

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 26 Jan 2008 159,535 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 159,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 158,767 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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ETR 961W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETR 961W, 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 ETR 961W registered?

ETR 961W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1981.

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