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TPE 911S

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPE 911S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 88,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,559 miles

head lamps dim

slight bind on all brakes

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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TPE 911S is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPE 911S, 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 TPE 911S registered?

TPE 911S is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TPE 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPE 911S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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