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WAR 999W

1981 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 999W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 95,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 95,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,828 miles

Front and rear discs pitted.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 93,828 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear discs pitted.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,755 miles

All four tyres are worn slightly on inner edges and are worn out of shape

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical plug disconnected in engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front and rear brake discs very corroded

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various electrical wires exposed and plugs disconnect under dash board

Fail 17 Feb 2012 93,755 miles

All four tyres are worn slightly on inner edges and are worn out of shape

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical plug disconnected in engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front and rear brake discs very corroded

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various electrical wires exposed and plugs disconnect under dash board

Pass 21 May 2008 92,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 91,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,636 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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WAR 999W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WAR 999W, 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 WAR 999W registered?

WAR 999W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is WAR 999W safe to buy?

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