MOT Status
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109,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Sides (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wiper blade rubber starting to wear
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads starting to wear low
front wiper blade rubber starting to wear
oil leak from engine
slight play in o/s steering arm fixing
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from engine
slight play in o/s steering arm fixing
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
nearside rear shock starting to leak
oil leak from engine area
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
nearside rear shock starting to leak
oil leak from engine area
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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273 FRT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 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 273 FRT, 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 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 273 FRT registered?
273 FRT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is 273 FRT safe to buy?
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