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YGN 311W

1981 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

180,641 mi
Last recorded180,641 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGN 311W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 180,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 180,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 180,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 180,641 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 180,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 180,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 180,641 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 180,641 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2015 180,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2014 180,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 180,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 180,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 180,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 180,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 180,641 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 180,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 180,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 180,641 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 180,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 180,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 179,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 179,718 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 179,328 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 179,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 178,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 177,724 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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YGN 311W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YGN 311W, 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 YGN 311W registered?

YGN 311W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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