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GYN 840W

1980 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 840W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,993 miles

Nearside Front brakes slightly sticking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,897 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,867 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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GYN 840W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GYN 840W, 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 840W registered?

GYN 840W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 August 1980.

Is GYN 840W safe to buy?

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