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SDZ 2911

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 2911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,538 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 115,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 115,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 115,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 115,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 115,538 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 115,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 115,538 miles

Emissions not tested Ran out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill bottom of B-pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 115,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front too rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front indicator lens loose

Oil leak ()

rear belts not checked as no access

Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,538 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog light glass (6.1.C.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Rear seat too full to perform a full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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SDZ 2911 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SDZ 2911, 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 SDZ 2911 registered?

SDZ 2911 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 September 1981.

Is SDZ 2911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDZ 2911 shows 14 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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