MOT Status
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81,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All constant velocity joint boots have no small end clips
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake disks corroded
slight blow exhaust head to manifold area
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake disks corroded
slight blow exhaust head to manifold area
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f brake disk warped
o/s/f door check strap broken
slight oil leak o/s/f oil cooler pipe
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PLE 198W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1980 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,738 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 PLE 198W, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PLE 198W registered?
PLE 198W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is PLE 198W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PLE 198W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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