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928 POR

1978 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,388 mi
Last recorded66,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,054 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 64,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,058 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,643 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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928 POR is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 928 POR, 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 928 POR?

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What year was 928 POR registered?

928 POR is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is 928 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 928 POR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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