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XDH 994X

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,119 mi
Last recorded40,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 994X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50r16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit ( 225/50r16v ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 40,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,021 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,204 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 37,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,552 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 35,250 miles

o/s h/lamp damaged but ok

Fail 21 May 2007 35,250 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s h/lamp damaged but ok

Pass 17 May 2006 34,798 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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XDH 994X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDH 994X, 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

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What year was XDH 994X registered?

XDH 994X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XDH 994X safe to buy?

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