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OWO 26X

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,975 mi
Last recorded224,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWO 26X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 224,975 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 224,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 224,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 224,550 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 224,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 224,143 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 223,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 223,936 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 223,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 222,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 222,224 miles

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 220,378 miles

Oil leak

slight drag on front brakes .wiper rubbers starting to split .

Pass 27 Jul 2009 220,272 miles

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 219,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 219,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 219,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 219,090 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 218,524 miles

front brakes has slight drag [lack of use]

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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OWO 26X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,956cc 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 OWO 26X, 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 OWO 26X registered?

OWO 26X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OWO 26X safe to buy?

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