MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working straight to dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts both rear indicators on and osf side light (4.3.3 (b))
Hazzard lights not working (either switch)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
both front tyres fouling inner arches found on lock to lock check
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres fouling inner arches found on lock to lock check
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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973 JOU is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1971 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 973 JOU, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 973 JOU registered?
973 JOU is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is 973 JOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 973 JOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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