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KWO 742W

1981 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 742W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 92,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,096 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,283 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,937 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,933 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot split

Offside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot split

Offside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,460 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear driveshaft outer boots insecure (clips missing)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,837 miles

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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KWO 742W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWO 742W, 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 KWO 742W registered?

KWO 742W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is KWO 742W safe to buy?

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