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911 LUO

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 LUO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc dust cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 77,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc dust cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 76,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 75,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,364 miles

offside rear park brake poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

offside front washer poor

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,590 miles

nearside rear chasis leg corroded

offside rear anti roll bar link badly corroded

offside washers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,535 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside g/box bolt insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 73,571 miles

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

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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911 LUO is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 911 LUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 911 LUO?

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What year was 911 LUO registered?

911 LUO is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1978.

Is 911 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 LUO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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