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YRK 127X

1981 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRK 127X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 95,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,539 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,840 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both near side and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,840 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both near side and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,136 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,931 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,932 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake release button stiff.

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,115 miles

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

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

battery light on.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,540 miles

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,540 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 75,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

drivers seat back slight movement.

nearside front seat back slight movement.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,199 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat back slight movement.

nearside front seat back slight movement.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,546 miles

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

rear brake pads low.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

front wheel bearings slight play.

rear brake pads low.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wheel bearings slight play.

rear brake pads low.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,493 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 68,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,266 miles

front brake pipes corroding.

front wheel bearings slight play.

offside front headlight aim on lower limit.

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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YRK 127X is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YRK 127X, 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 YRK 127X registered?

YRK 127X is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YRK 127X safe to buy?

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