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BLF 370S

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,271 mi
Last recorded139,271 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 370S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,614 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 136,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 135,316 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 133,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 133,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 132,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 130,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 127,290 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 127,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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BLF 370S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BLF 370S, 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

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What year was BLF 370S registered?

BLF 370S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is BLF 370S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 370S shows 12 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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