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PAF 167X

1981 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,992 mi
Last recorded124,992 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 167X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 124,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 124,097 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 124,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,383 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 123,383 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 123,341 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,341 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,127 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 123,127 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 122,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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PAF 167X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAF 167X, 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

How do I check the history of PAF 167X?

You can check the full history of PAF 167X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAF 167X registered?

PAF 167X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PAF 167X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 167X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAF 167X have outstanding finance?

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