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LMA 43L

1981 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 43L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 108,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 102,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 99,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,901 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 87,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 97,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,771 miles

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

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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LMA 43L is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LMA 43L, 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 LMA 43L registered?

LMA 43L is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is LMA 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 43L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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