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161 STV

1971 Porsche 911

Cream Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,948 mi
Last recorded4,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 STV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 3,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 3,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 3,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 3,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 3,458 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear flexable brake pipe retaining clips missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 2,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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161 STV is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Cream with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 161 STV, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 161 STV?

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What year was 161 STV registered?

161 STV is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is 161 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 161 STV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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