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FUL 462V

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,388 mi
Last recorded150,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 462V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 150,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,356 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 150,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 150,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

major oil leak from oil cooler pipe work

Pass 21 Jun 2011 150,247 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 150,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 150,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 149,781 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 149,781 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 149,445 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s & o/s front doors do not always secure properly

Fail 13 Jun 2008 149,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s & o/s front doors do not always secure properly

Pass 4 Jun 2007 149,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 149,068 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

o/s front brake dragging slightly may require service attention.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 144,329 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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FUL 462V 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 50%.

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 FUL 462V, 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 FUL 462V registered?

FUL 462V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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