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BUR 431S

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 431S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,880 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,187 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,350 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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BUR 431S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BUR 431S, 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 BUR 431S registered?

BUR 431S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is BUR 431S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 431S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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