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HFZ 885

1981 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,554 mi
Last recorded7,554 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 885
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 7,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 4,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 3,565 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still stopping ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 176,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 175,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 173,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 173,236 miles

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

ns track rod inner bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 170,497 miles

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

ns inner steering bush has slight play

nsr brake flexi needs securing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 167,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 167,753 miles

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 167,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 164,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 164,785 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 164,327 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 164,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HFZ 885 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HFZ 885, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFZ 885 registered?

HFZ 885 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HFZ 885 safe to buy?

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