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OPP 980V

1983 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,662 mi
Last recorded30,662 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Porsche 91197,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 980V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor areas - lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes are slightly grabbing

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

chip to windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor areas - lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes are slightly grabbing

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

chip to windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 2,994 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,746 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 26,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,242 miles

exhaust box corroded n/s/f suspension leg damp

Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack has slight play on steering arm bushes

steering wheel has play on column

Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,647 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack has slight play on steering arm bushes

steering wheel has play on column

Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,682 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 353 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamps fitted but inoperative.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 353 miles

Rear fog lamps fitted but inoperative.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OPP 980V is a 1983 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,048 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 OPP 980V, 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 43 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPP 980V registered?

OPP 980V is a 1983 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 April 1983.

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The MOT history for OPP 980V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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