MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Service brake excessively binding park brake cable holding on (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Indicator switch faulty left indicator needs pushing harder (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general body corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak ()
boot fails to latch closed
corossion in nearside rear floor pan
corossion in offside front door sill
oil warning light flashes on
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrossion in nearside rear floor pan
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrossion in nearside rear floor pan
How Reliable is the Porsche 914?
Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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55 ORS is a 1971 Porsche 914 in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,446 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 ORS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 55 ORS registered?
55 ORS is a 1971 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is 55 ORS safe to buy?
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