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VRO 740W

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 740W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,736 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 117,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake fluid level low.

Cracks on edges of offside front tyre.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low on legal limit 1.6mm.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog light not working.

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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VRO 740W is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,738 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 VRO 740W, 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 46 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 VRO 740W registered?

VRO 740W is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is VRO 740W safe to buy?

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