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LKY 612W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKY 612W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,630 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,619 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 100,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LKY 612W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKY 612W, 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.

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What year was LKY 612W registered?

LKY 612W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is LKY 612W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKY 612W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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