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YVV 98W

1981 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Porsche 91197,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 98W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 148,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 148,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 227,147 miles

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

bolt missing from offside rear driveshaft

Fail 18 Oct 2013 226,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 226,461 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 222,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 222,691 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 219,763 miles

lift in offside front shock

tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2011 219,763 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lift in offside front shock

tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2010 187,089 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 187,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YVV 98W is a 1981 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVV 98W, 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 YVV 98W registered?

YVV 98W is a 1981 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YVV 98W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 98W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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