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K581 TLB

1992 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 91190,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 TLB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 128,787 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leaks

service brake and park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Fail 20 May 2025 128,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leaks

service brake and park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Fail 16 Aug 2024 128,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 128,705 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 128,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,448 miles

headlights deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2021 128,277 miles

engine shield adrift

headlight patterns deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2020 128,233 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight outputs deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2019 127,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 127,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 127,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 127,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 125,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,521 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,598 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 108,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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K581 TLB is a 1992 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 90,034 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 K581 TLB, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K581 TLB registered?

K581 TLB is a 1992 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 1992.

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