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47 NJ

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,418 mi
Last recorded62,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 NJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,105 miles

temp fuel cap

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,968 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,892 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,892 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,835 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,198 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,196 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,932 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,888 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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47 NJ is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 47 NJ, 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 48 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 47 NJ registered?

47 NJ is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is 47 NJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 NJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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