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MLA 255V

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,488 mi
Last recorded65,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 255V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slightly deformed - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative - not mandatory for a vehicle of this age

Offside washer jet inoperative - sufficient liquid from nearside to clear screen.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play/wear in upper steering column bush/bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 65,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen washer jet doesn't work - sufficient water supplied from nearside.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside windscreen washer jet doesn't work - sufficient water supplied from nearside.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 64,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,969 miles

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

fuel tank starting to rust

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,917 miles

FUEL TANK STARTING TO RUST

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,850 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO REAR ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE TWST NOT DONE DUE TO VERY BAD BRAKE BIND

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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MLA 255V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MLA 255V, 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 MLA 255V registered?

MLA 255V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is MLA 255V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLA 255V shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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