MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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)
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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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.
Is SNG 97W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SNG 97W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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