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ARW 643S

1978 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,402 mi
Last recorded29,402 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 643S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 29,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 27,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,124 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 26,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,490 miles

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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ARW 643S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ARW 643S, 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 ARW 643S?

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What year was ARW 643S registered?

ARW 643S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is ARW 643S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 643S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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