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901 AHO

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,464 mi
Last recorded148,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration901 AHO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 148,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 148,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 147,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,159 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 147,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

front brake application uneven Offside front slow to work (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 146,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 144,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 144,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 143,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 142,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 141,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 141,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 140,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 139,504 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 139,504 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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901 AHO is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 901 AHO, 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.

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What year was 901 AHO registered?

901 AHO is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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