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PHH 393W

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,758 mi
Last recorded87,758 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 393W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody stone chip sprayed

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both near side & off side rear service brakes may need adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine.

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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PHH 393W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHH 393W, 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 PHH 393W registered?

PHH 393W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PHH 393W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHH 393W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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