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SNG 97W

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,628 mi
Last recorded134,628 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNG 97W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,628 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,628 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,628 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,286 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,286 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,401 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil pipe to radiator starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2008 128,465 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 128,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 126,349 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 126,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 122,170 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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SNG 97W 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 64.3%.

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 SNG 97W, 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 SNG 97W registered?

SNG 97W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1981.

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