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ULT 871X

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULT 871X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort at the wheel poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive urgent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 76,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 76,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,922 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre wall cords not visable

Pass 20 May 2013 76,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,821 miles

advise cracks in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 27 Apr 2012 76,821 miles

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

advise cracks in n/s/f tyre wall

lower handbrake effort o/s/r

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,776 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise surface cracks in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 25 May 2010 76,739 miles

advise surface cracks in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,989 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,638 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 75,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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ULT 871X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULT 871X, 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

How do I check the history of ULT 871X?

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What year was ULT 871X registered?

ULT 871X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ULT 871X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULT 871X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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