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VUG 166R

1980 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

249,285 mi
Last recorded249,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 166R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 249,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 244,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 244,150 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 243,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 243,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 239,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 238,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 236,441 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 29 Aug 2013 234,091 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 234,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 230,446 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 230,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 224,315 miles

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

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

oil leak on n/s of engine

Pass 11 Oct 2010 224,315 miles

oil leak on n/s of engine

Pass 14 Sep 2009 222,661 miles

steering rack bushes worn & perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 221,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 218,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 218,817 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 215,352 miles

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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VUG 166R is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VUG 166R, 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 VUG 166R registered?

VUG 166R is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is VUG 166R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 166R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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