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KKG 461W

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,926 mi
Last recorded145,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKG 461W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 145,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 145,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 141,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 139,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 139,147 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,297 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 136,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 134,905 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 134,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,645 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 129,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 125,470 miles

Offside B post corroding.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 14 May 2008 124,780 miles

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Offside lower B post corroding.

Oil pipe under offside rear wing corroding.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 8 May 2008 124,776 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Offside lower B post corroding.

Oil pipe under offside rear wing corroding.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 123,938 miles

Offside B post corroding near drivers seat belt mounting point.

Offside front and nearside front tyres on tread depth limit on inner edges.

Pass 8 May 2006 121,849 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

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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KKG 461W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KKG 461W, 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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KKG 461W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1981.

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