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ABW 159H

1970 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1970 Porsche 91144,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 159H
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,012 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 82,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrosin on front chassis rails

Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,485 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 80,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazzards poor operation

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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ABW 159H is a 1970 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,011 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 ABW 159H, 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 56 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 159H registered?

ABW 159H is a 1970 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is ABW 159H safe to buy?

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