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SLD 927W

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,116 mi
Last recorded143,116 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 927W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 143,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 142,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,595 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 142,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 140,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,258 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,366 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2012 135,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2011 135,180 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Feb 2010 133,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 133,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 133,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 131,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 131,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 128,147 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 122,864 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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SLD 927W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SLD 927W, 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 SLD 927W registered?

SLD 927W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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