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RBW 116W

1980 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 116W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 146,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 145,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 145,443 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 145,440 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 145,014 miles

slight corrosion to both 'B' pillar areas

Pass 18 Sep 2014 144,786 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 144,785 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 143,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 142,450 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 142,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,215 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewall and in tread, not deep enough to reach inner cords

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 141,215 miles

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

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

Both front tyres perished on sidewall and in tread, not deep enough to reach inner cords

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,507 miles

passenger wiper split

slight corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Oct 2010 140,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

passenger wiper split

slight corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2009 139,513 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Fail 10 Oct 2007 138,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 138,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 129,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 126,472 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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RBW 116W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RBW 116W, 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 RBW 116W registered?

RBW 116W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is RBW 116W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBW 116W shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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