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GOE 131V

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 131V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 75,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,219 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front drivers and passengers door catch pin backing plate corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,999 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,772 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 73,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,374 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,972 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 68,575 miles

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

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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GOE 131V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOE 131V, 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 GOE 131V registered?

GOE 131V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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