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PBZ 6911

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,924 mi
Last recorded162,924 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 6911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 162,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 162,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 161,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 160,740 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside front shock absorber soft

Pass 30 Jul 2014 160,374 miles

Oil leak

both front disc,s back plate very rusty

oil leaking on to exhaust

osf floor pan to seal edge small hole

rear os fog light held on by zip ties

Fail 28 Jul 2014 160,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both front disc,s back plate very rusty

oil leaking on to exhaust

osf floor pan to seal edge small hole

rear os fog light held on by zip ties

Pass 26 Apr 2013 160,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 159,725 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 159,725 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 158,782 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 158,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 158,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 157,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 157,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 157,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 157,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PBZ 6911 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 63.2%.

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 PBZ 6911, 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 PBZ 6911 registered?

PBZ 6911 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is PBZ 6911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 6911 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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