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VBY 486L

1981 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,657 mi
Last recorded51,657 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 486L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,901 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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VBY 486L is a 1981 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VBY 486L, 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 VBY 486L registered?

VBY 486L is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is VBY 486L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 486L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 486L have outstanding finance?

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