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HJI 642

1980 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 642
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp not secure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot lamp glass broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,607 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,073 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 81,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 78,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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HJI 642 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJI 642, 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 HJI 642 registered?

HJI 642 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 August 1980.

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