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UMB 656V

1980 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 656V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 128,894 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 128,894 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 128,894 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 128,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 125,058 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 125,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,908 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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UMB 656V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMB 656V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UMB 656V?

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What year was UMB 656V registered?

UMB 656V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is UMB 656V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMB 656V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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