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55 ORS

1971 Porsche 914

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,497 mi
Last recorded16,497 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91466,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 ORS
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,497 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 16,497 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,497 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general body corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 16,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion in nearside rear floor pan

Fail 17 Aug 2015 16,697 miles

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.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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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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