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SLK 908W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,119 mi
Last recorded82,119 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 908W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,702 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,921 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,914 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,696 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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SLK 908W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SLK 908W, 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 SLK 908W registered?

SLK 908W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is SLK 908W safe to buy?

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