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KSJ 740W

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 740W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 86,948 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working with hazzards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 showing corrosion on the beading (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive including around the oil tank. and the main supply and cooling pipes have corrosion to them (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre walls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion forming around body and underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

vehicle ride height out slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,783 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 83,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,848 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,395 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,325 miles

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

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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KSJ 740W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KSJ 740W, 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 KSJ 740W registered?

KSJ 740W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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