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RYX 789

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 789
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,705 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 106,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RYX 789 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYX 789, 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 RYX 789 registered?

RYX 789 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is RYX 789 safe to buy?

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