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ULB 128W

1980 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 128W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,963 miles

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

Rear brakes slight binding

parking brake lever has no free travel

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brakes slight binding

parking brake lever has no free travel

Pass 27 May 2015 68,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r seatbelt has been removae

Fail 26 Nov 2009 63,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r seatbelt has been removae

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,887 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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ULB 128W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ULB 128W, 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 ULB 128W registered?

ULB 128W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ULB 128W safe to buy?

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