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TNC 91X

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNC 91X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 72,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,382 miles

strong smell of petrol from car

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,356 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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TNC 91X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TNC 91X, 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

How do I check the history of TNC 91X?

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What year was TNC 91X registered?

TNC 91X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is TNC 91X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNC 91X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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