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JYW 960W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYW 960W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 63,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,029 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear but ok at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,131 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,811 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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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JYW 960W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JYW 960W, 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 JYW 960W registered?

JYW 960W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 1981.

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