MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc warped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Ns washer missing screen
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight bind osr brake
fuel filler flap not staying shut
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Ns washer missing screen
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight bind osr brake
fuel filler flap not staying shut
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front wipers starting to split blades
slight binding to n/s/rear brake
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VPD 855X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VPD 855X, 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 VPD 855X registered?
VPD 855X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 November 1981.
Is VPD 855X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPD 855X shows 28 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.
Does VPD 855X have outstanding finance?
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