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ARP 738J

1978 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3186cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 738J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,186cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 169,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 166,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 158,662 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 158,662 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 152,349 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 140,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 138,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 137,437 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 136,733 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 136,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 135,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 131,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 124,728 miles

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.

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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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.

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