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RFX 407

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 407
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,689 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 127,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,818 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 121,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 119,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 167,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 167,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 163,172 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 163,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s/r drive shaft fouled by handbrake cable

advise oil pipe ferrel has split at tank area

Pass 25 Aug 2006 156,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 145,656 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 145,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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RFX 407 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RFX 407, 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 RFX 407 registered?

RFX 407 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFX 407 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 407 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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