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URC 573X

1981 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 573X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,074 miles

Fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 105,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 105,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 105,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 105,892 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021
Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 105,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 105,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,052 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,030 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,730 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 104,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,923 miles

n/side rear heater pipe disconnected

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/side outer surface of rear disc corrosion light scoring to surface

n/side rear fog light nonfunction

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/side outer surface of rear disc corrosion light scoring to surface

n/side rear fog light nonfunction

n/side rear heater pipe disconnected

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,024 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to nearside b post area below window

Fail 3 Sep 2009 103,023 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to nearside b post area below window

Pass 10 Oct 2008 102,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,331 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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URC 573X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 URC 573X, 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.

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What year was URC 573X registered?

URC 573X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 October 1981.

Is URC 573X safe to buy?

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