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MWB 356W

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,261 mi
Last recorded137,261 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWB 356W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,038 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 127,038 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,598 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 116,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 116,469 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 116,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 115,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 115,704 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MWB 356W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MWB 356W, 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 MWB 356W registered?

MWB 356W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MWB 356W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWB 356W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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