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PPL 328X

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 328X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 97,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corroded o/s outer sill at front

rusted n/s/f shock absorber top casing

slight oil leak from o/s/f inner wheel arch by oil cooler

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear park brake effort low

Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear park brake effort low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 75,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,201 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel arches and outer rear wings rusting badly.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,779 miles

brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components corroding,oil leaks,bodywork corroded,exhaust poor condition,o/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroding,

front and rear brake pads and discs worn.

suspension components corroding,

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre getting low on tread,body in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fog lamp in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,118 miles

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

corrosion in wheel arches

front brake pads for wear

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,206 miles

corrosion development in rear arches and in osf inner wheel arch

front brake discs for slight wear

osr hand brake effort low

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,810 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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PPL 328X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PPL 328X, 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.

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What year was PPL 328X registered?

PPL 328X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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