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JFC 228W

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,715 mi
Last recorded170,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFC 228W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,715 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 170,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 170,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 170,345 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 169,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 168,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 168,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 166,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 163,588 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 163,588 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 161,984 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear tyre slightly cracked between outer treads

off side rear tyre has a deep crack around outer edge of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2011 161,960 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear tyre slightly cracked between outer treads

off side rear tyre has a deep crack around outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 158,999 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

n/side park brake only just adequate

o/side front wheel bearing has play and slight noise

Fail 6 Jul 2010 158,999 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

n/side park brake only just adequate

o/side front wheel bearing has play and slight noise

Pass 30 Mar 2009 154,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 151,368 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 150,213 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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JFC 228W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JFC 228W, 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 JFC 228W registered?

JFC 228W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 November 1980.

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