MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVS 53S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 BVS 53S, 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 BVS 53S?
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What year was BVS 53S registered?
BVS 53S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 February 1978.
Is BVS 53S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVS 53S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BVS 53S have outstanding finance?
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