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YLU 808X

1981 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 808X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 95,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,623 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 91,757 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,019 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,385 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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YLU 808X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLU 808X, 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 YLU 808X registered?

YLU 808X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 1981.

Is YLU 808X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLU 808X shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLU 808X have outstanding finance?

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