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XEL 598X

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,913 mi
Last recorded127,913 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 598X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 127,913 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,913 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 127,913 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers door mirror wobbles slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 127,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,863 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 118,531 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 118,531 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,798 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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XEL 598X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEL 598X, 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

How do I check the history of XEL 598X?

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What year was XEL 598X registered?

XEL 598X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is XEL 598X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 598X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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