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MSD 156W

1981 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSD 156W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,461 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position unable to access boot release (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip on n/s/ head light

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chip in n/s head light

o/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,158 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s and rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,666 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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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MSD 156W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MSD 156W, 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 MSD 156W registered?

MSD 156W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is MSD 156W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSD 156W shows 10 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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