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ROO 246W

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,798 mi
Last recorded72,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 246W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,915 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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ROO 246W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ROO 246W, 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.

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What year was ROO 246W registered?

ROO 246W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ROO 246W safe to buy?

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