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ABW 358L

1973 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,162 mi
Last recorded17,162 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Porsche Carrera57,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 358L
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 17,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 16,682 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 16,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,511 miles

exhaust cracked on rear silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,450 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 16,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 15,743 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,605 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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ABW 358L is a 1973 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 358L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 358L registered?

ABW 358L is a 1973 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is ABW 358L safe to buy?

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