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IIB 915

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,787 mi
Last recorded158,787 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 915
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 158,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 158,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,788 miles

porsche decal on rear insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 158,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

porsche decal on rear insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 158,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 158,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 158,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 157,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 157,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 156,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2005 154,446 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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IIB 915 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 IIB 915, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIB 915 registered?

IIB 915 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is IIB 915 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 915 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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