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TIJ 549

1980 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIJ 549
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 142,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 141,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside side repeater inop

Pass 18 May 2022 139,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater inop

Pass 8 May 2021 139,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater inop

Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,754 miles

Front both wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front inner wing in wheel arch slight corosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 138,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 137,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Oil leak

oil cooler pipes front to rear at rear rusting

Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,413 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2015 134,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 134,585 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 133,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,980 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,212 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 131,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,769 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 128,756 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 118,316 miles

LOWER EFFORT ON OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE

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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TIJ 549 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,738 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 TIJ 549, 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 46 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 TIJ 549 registered?

TIJ 549 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is TIJ 549 safe to buy?

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