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VRL 177W

1981 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,435 mi
Last recorded189,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 177W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 189,435 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear anti roll bar links have started perishing on rubber bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2010 189,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 186,722 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 186,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 186,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 185,180 miles

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

bonnet stay struts weak

main beam warning light dim

Pass 8 Sep 2006 181,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 180,674 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 180,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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VRL 177W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRL 177W, 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 VRL 177W registered?

VRL 177W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRL 177W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 177W shows 9 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.

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