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FGK 591X

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,531 mi
Last recorded129,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 591X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 129,531 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,432 miles

both rear brake pipes are rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 128,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake pipes are rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 127,266 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 125,906 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 121,705 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODING NOT HOLED REAR OFFSIDE WING CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT PANEL CORRODING

OFFSIDE DOOR SHUT CORRODING

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 120,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 120,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,127 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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FGK 591X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGK 591X, 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.

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What year was FGK 591X registered?

FGK 591X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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