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ULA 978W

1981 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 978W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,142 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 91,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,580 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 88,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front bumper trim loose.

o/s front tyre wearing on edges.

rear anti roll bar,top link arm bushes poor.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering rack arm bushes.

surface rust on o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes.

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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ULA 978W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULA 978W, 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 ULA 978W registered?

ULA 978W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is ULA 978W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 978W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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