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BRD 154T

1978 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 3298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 154T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,050 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,710 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 103,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 103,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,582 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT CRACK

Fail 23 Oct 2008 103,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT CRACK

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Jun 2008 103,557 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both number plates cracked

Both rear brake hoses slightly chafted by hand brake cables. Would recommend these are replaced

Engine leaking oil

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front wing heavily corroded under headlight

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Strong smell of petrol from front underside of vehicle but, due to the wet conditions when testing, I'm unable to find source

Pass 2 May 2007 102,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,299 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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BRD 154T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 3,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BRD 154T, 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 BRD 154T registered?

BRD 154T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 December 1978.

Is BRD 154T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 154T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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