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SCW 54L

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,867 mi
Last recorded25,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 54L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2021 25,867 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 25,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 24,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,234 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 23,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 15,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 15,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,839 miles

o/s/r suspension slightly lower as car asppears slightly lop sided

Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r suspension slightly lower as car asppears slightly lop sided

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,894 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,288 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 13,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 9,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion ns outer wing/sill cover

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,525 miles

both front tyres not intended for road use and are close to the minimum legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2006 5,677 miles

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

Offside 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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SCW 54L is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SCW 54L, 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 SCW 54L registered?

SCW 54L is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SCW 54L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 54L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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