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LFR 161W

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 161W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 133,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 133,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 128,384 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 125,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 117,137 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s fog lamp lens damage

speedo inoperative

surface corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

Fail 11 Sep 2006 117,137 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s fog lamp lens damage

speedo inoperative

surface corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

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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LFR 161W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFR 161W, 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 LFR 161W registered?

LFR 161W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is LFR 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 161W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFR 161W have outstanding finance?

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