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723 BYK

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,209 mi
Last recorded39,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration723 BYK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 39,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 38,941 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,921 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 38,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 38,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,514 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 38,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,246 miles

Oil leak

light underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,578 miles

slight play offside front top shock bush

Fail 25 Jan 2007 32,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,243 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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723 BYK is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 723 BYK, 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 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 723 BYK registered?

723 BYK is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is 723 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 723 BYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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