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VRH 713W

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 713W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlight pattern just okay

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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VRH 713W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VRH 713W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRH 713W?

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What year was VRH 713W registered?

VRH 713W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is VRH 713W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 713W shows 7 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 VRH 713W have outstanding finance?

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