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901 BUV

1975 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1975 Porsche 91153,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration901 BUV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 104,334 miles

engine leaking oil, rear antiroll bar mounting bushs perished, nearside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,443 miles

nearside front shocker damp, both front antiroll bar arm bushs worn, engine leaking oil, nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,818 miles

engine leaking oil, nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,752 miles

engine leaking oil, steering rack worn, nearside front floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine leaking oil, steering rack worn, nearside front floor corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,822 miles

near side rack is worn, rear pads are low and close to a failure, front pads are low, front brake has an imbalance and is on the limit for a failure

Pass 18 Apr 2009 99,553 miles

battery is insecure, off side inner cv gator is split, front antiroll bar to track control arms bushes are worn, rear antiroll bar links are worn, off side rear shocker is damp

brake imbalance to off side front is on the limit for a failure

Pass 5 Apr 2008 97,986 miles

Slight oil leak from engine, slight play on near side of rack, slight play in front wheel bearings, exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2007 96,998 miles

Rear box is corroded and blowing slightly †Rear antiroll bar links are worn

Fail 27 Jan 2007 96,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have split and perished sidewalls close to limits

Pass 21 Jan 2006 95,742 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 95,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Underbody brake pipes corroded,,,,,,,,,

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 BUV is a 1975 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,166 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 BUV, 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 51 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 BUV registered?

901 BUV is a 1975 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 October 1975.

Is 901 BUV safe to buy?

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