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BHG 78R

1977 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 78R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,090 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,985 miles

Fuel pipe corroded by fuel pump at front of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe corroded by fuel pump at front of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 113,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 112,900 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,238 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 112,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 112,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 112,092 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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BHG 78R is a 1977 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 BHG 78R, 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 49 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHG 78R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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