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GYN 818W

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,076 mi
Last recorded4,076 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 818W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 4,076 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 2,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 1,328 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near and off sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 116,553 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle off side (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high near and off sides (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working off side (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near and off sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,042 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,578 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2011 111,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,420 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,969 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 107,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 146,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 106,571 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,778 miles

near side door slam plate coroded but not holed

Fail 16 Jun 2007 104,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 102,659 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 102,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GYN 818W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GYN 818W, 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 GYN 818W registered?

GYN 818W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for GYN 818W shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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