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KJD 653W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,895 mi
Last recorded114,895 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 653W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 114,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,895 miles

both front tyre valves slightly perished

off side rear oil pipe weeping oil

windscreen wipers need to be parked out of drivers view using switch

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyre valves slightly perished

off side rear oil pipe weeping oil

windscreen wipers need to be parked out of drivers view using switch

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 114,895 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose slight twisted

n/s/f tyre getting little low on tread

Fail 26 May 2012 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake flexi hose slight twisted

n/s/f tyre getting little low on tread

Fail 1 Oct 2011 113,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 113,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,891 miles

both front tyre edges low

n/s/r tyre edge low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 105,676 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 105,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight movement in both front wheels

Pass 10 Apr 2006 105,096 miles

advise slight movement in both front wheels

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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KJD 653W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KJD 653W, 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 KJD 653W registered?

KJD 653W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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