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VGN 81M

1971 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 81M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

washer fluid level reaching is poor

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,537 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VGN 81M is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 VGN 81M, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGN 81M registered?

VGN 81M is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VGN 81M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 81M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGN 81M have outstanding finance?

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