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5855 MT

1972 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5855 MT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 82,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 77,248 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 9 May 2011 75,447 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,568 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise oil leak from oil houseing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,198 miles

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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5855 MT is a 1972 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 5855 MT, 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 54 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5855 MT is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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