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TOY 142W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 142W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2016 23 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,347 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,240 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer edge cracked & perished

Offside rear tyre outer edge cracked & perished

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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TOY 142W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TOY 142W, 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 TOY 142W registered?

TOY 142W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TOY 142W safe to buy?

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