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TOY 972W

1980 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,871 mi
Last recorded62,871 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 972W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 62,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,802 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,801 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r droplink slightly bent

slight play o/s/f shocker mount

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r droplink slightly bent

slight play o/s/f shocker mount

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,605 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,605 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,349 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,348 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,901 miles

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 972W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 972W, 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.

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What year was TOY 972W registered?

TOY 972W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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