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LIL 2085

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,574 mi
Last recorded132,574 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2085
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 132,574 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 132,574 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 132,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 132,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 132,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2018 132,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 132,486 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,438 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 132,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 132,360 miles

n/s/r wheel bind

Pass 9 Nov 2013 131,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 131,019 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 131,421 miles

CAR HAS BEEN STANDING REC ALL BRAKES STRIP DOWN AND CHECK

HAD REPAIRS DONE 2 UNDER BODY

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 131,390 miles

HAD WELDING DONE 4TEST BY OWNER UNDERSEALD

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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LIL 2085 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LIL 2085, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 2085 registered?

LIL 2085 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is LIL 2085 safe to buy?

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