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XLJ 42X

1981 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 42X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,388 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Headlights operate when only position lights are switched on (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,041 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 43,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,219 miles

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

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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XLJ 42X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLJ 42X, 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 XLJ 42X registered?

XLJ 42X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 September 1981.

Is XLJ 42X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 42X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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