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PMY 188W

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 188W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,048 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 94,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 88,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 854,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,274 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,555 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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PMY 188W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PMY 188W, 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 PMY 188W registered?

PMY 188W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is PMY 188W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 188W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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