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NCF 171X

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 171X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,093 miles

Nearside Front wing showing corrosion

Offside Front wing showing corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing showing corrosion

Offside Front wing showing corrosion

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 88,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,878 miles

slight brake binding n/s front

Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,908 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

bonnet stays very weak

boot stays very weak

n/s seat belt starting to fray

Fail 28 Mar 2012 86,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

bonnet stays very weak

boot stays very weak

n/s front seat belt starting to fray

o0/s rear outer cv boot poor

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,658 miles

front roll bar bushes worn

nearside front shockabsorber weak

offside front tyre worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 85,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front roll bar bushes worn

nearside front shockabsorber weak

offside front tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,469 miles

front antiroll bar bushes poor

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,466 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front antiroll bar bushes poor

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,447 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front shockabsorber worn/knocks slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads worn

some play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,709 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,916 miles

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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NCF 171X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NCF 171X, 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 NCF 171X registered?

NCF 171X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NCF 171X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 171X shows 15 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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