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RBY 788W

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 788W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,918 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,221 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 80,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,812 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 78,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 78,999 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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RBY 788W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RBY 788W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 788W registered?

RBY 788W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RBY 788W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 788W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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