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USV 911

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 127,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,980 miles

slight knock in steering column

Fail 21 May 2018 126,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight knock in steering column

Pass 13 May 2017 126,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 May 2017 126,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 126,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 121,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 117,478 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,066 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 110,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 106,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 98,959 miles

front brake pads low

windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2005 91,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 91,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NOTE Braided type brake hoses fitted

o/s parking brake reading low

windscreen washers weak

Fail 3 Jun 2005 90,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE REPLACE N/S REAR LIGHT LENS - SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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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USV 911 is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 USV 911, 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 USV 911 registered?

USV 911 is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is USV 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 911 shows 21 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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