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HMB 292X

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 292X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 56,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,728 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 55,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,379 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,079 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HMB 292X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HMB 292X, 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.

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What year was HMB 292X registered?

HMB 292X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 October 1981.

Is HMB 292X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMB 292X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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