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GIB 1719

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 1719
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 143,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 142,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Horn sounds poor

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Fuel tank cap seal perished & cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 141,819 miles

Both front tyres perished

Corrosion to both front flexy brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to both rear flexy brake hose ferrules

Horn sounds poor

NS washer jet poor

NSF brake binding slightly

NSR tyre valve stem perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2017 141,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both front tyres perished

Corrosion to both front flexy brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to both rear flexy brake hose ferrules

Horn sounds poor

NS washer jet poor

NSF brake binding slightly

NSR tyre valve stem perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2016 141,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 141,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 141,518 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 141,498 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 140,122 miles

clamp marks on rear brake hoses are noted.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 138,573 miles

nearside front inner sill corrosion

Pass 19 May 2012 137,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 137,213 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,213 miles

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Hole in floor on offside front, not within prescribed area.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 136,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 136,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corroded and holed in o/s/f inner wing (out of perscribed area)

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 134,787 miles

fuel lines at rear corroded

long brake pedal travel

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake hose ferrule ends corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2008 134,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 131,097 miles

o/s handbrake slightly low effort.

o/s headlamp slightly low output.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 131,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s h/lamp output slightly low

o/o h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Sep 2005 130,490 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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GIB 1719 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GIB 1719, 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 GIB 1719 registered?

GIB 1719 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is GIB 1719 safe to buy?

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