MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
c/o content high at 4.3%. max permissable 4.5%.
front brake inbalance high at 23%. max permissable 25%.
slight distortion noted to o/s/f brake disc during rolling road inspection.
vehicle has no rear seats or belts.front seats have inertia & race harnesses.
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARP 738J is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,186cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 ARP 738J, 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 ARP 738J?
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What year was ARP 738J registered?
ARP 738J is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 June 1978.
Is ARP 738J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARP 738J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ARP 738J have outstanding finance?
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