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YAV 378X

1981 Porsche 911

Maroon Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,133 mi
Last recorded219,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAV 378X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 219,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 217,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 217,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 217,942 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 217,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 217,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 217,942 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 217,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 216,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 215,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery NOT charging.ALL electrics failing

Both head & tail lights getting dimmer & dimmer

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 213,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 213,396 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 212,717 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 212,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 212,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 209,948 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2010 209,929 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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YAV 378X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Maroon with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAV 378X, 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 YAV 378X registered?

YAV 378X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YAV 378X safe to buy?

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