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NCF 288X

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,516 mi
Last recorded62,516 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 288X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,364 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 62,364 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,327 miles

n/s handbrake cable fouling drive shaft

Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2011 60,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,900 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,364 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,045 miles

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

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

offside front hand brake reading a bit low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 58,525 miles

o/s/r handbrake lazy

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 288X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 288X, 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 288X registered?

NCF 288X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is NCF 288X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 288X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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