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OOV 238X

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 238X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 63,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,169 miles

Offside Front slight movement in offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight movement in offside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 60,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper operation poor

Pass 2 May 2013 58,168 miles

brake warning light on

wiper operation poor

Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

wiper operation poor

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,398 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,066 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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OOV 238X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OOV 238X, 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 OOV 238X registered?

OOV 238X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is OOV 238X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOV 238X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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