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PSU 911

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,138 mi
Last recorded63,138 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,138 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,382 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,236 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 62,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,853 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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PSU 911 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PSU 911, 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 PSU 911 registered?

PSU 911 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PSU 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 911 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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