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LDA 605W

1980 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,615 mi
Last recorded92,615 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDA 605W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,334 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,334 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp could not be tested due to headlamp fault. (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,254 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,210 miles

Oil cooler pipe along offside sill has been squashed

Screen wash filler tube has been nearly worn through from contact with nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2019 92,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal is badly cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush, ARB to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush, ARB to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil cooler pipe along offside sill has been squashed

Screen wash filler tube has been nearly worn through from contact with nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb380 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LDA 605W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LDA 605W, 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 LDA 605W registered?

LDA 605W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is LDA 605W safe to buy?

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