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STD 911S

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,965 mi
Last recorded81,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTD 911S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,373 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 78,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,524 miles

small hole in nearside rear wheel arch.

small hole in offside front floor.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front floor corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

plastic pipe close to nearside front wheel

plastic pipe close to offside front wheel

Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front floor corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

plastic pipe close to nearside front wheel

plastic pipe close to offside front wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,819 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,311 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,472 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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STD 911S is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 STD 911S, 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 STD 911S registered?

STD 911S is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is STD 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STD 911S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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