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PLF 952W

1980 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 952W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,403 miles

Wipers do not park

Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All Inner/Small CV gaiter clips missing

Wipers do not park

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,303 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 84,588 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 84,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,166 miles

Tick over slightly high.

Washers slow in operarting.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,144 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,904 miles

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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PLF 952W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLF 952W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLF 952W registered?

PLF 952W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is PLF 952W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 952W shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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