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TIL 9873

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 9873
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 112,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 111,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,649 miles

Both front wheel bearings has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 109,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,911 miles

All brake discs pitted

Slight binding of the n/s/f brake

Fail 1 Aug 2012 109,911 miles

All brake discs pitted

Slight binding of the n/s/f brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,559 miles

N/s/f brake binding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 107,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 105,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TIL 9873 is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TIL 9873, 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 TIL 9873 registered?

TIL 9873 is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is TIL 9873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 9873 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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