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FAN 27V

1980 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,667 mi
Last recorded121,667 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAN 27V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 121,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 121,487 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 121,486 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,330 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 120,330 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 119,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 119,424 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 119,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r parking brake effort low.(see print out).

o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,621 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 117,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake fluid low.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r brake pads low.

o/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,054 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 116,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal very low/possible requires new slave cyl.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s.

Fail 28 Sep 2005 114,484 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear fogs missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 114,484 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear fogs missing.

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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FAN 27V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FAN 27V, 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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FAN 27V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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