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VOY 217L

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 217L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 37 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 14 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 237,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,569 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 96,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 96,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 90,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 90,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 90,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,674 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate faded

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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VOY 217L is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VOY 217L, 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 VOY 217L registered?

VOY 217L is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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