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BWS 527S

1978 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 527S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

both rear tyres worn in centre

Fail 26 Oct 2016 131,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn in centre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 131,242 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BWS 527S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWS 527S, 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 BWS 527S registered?

BWS 527S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is BWS 527S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 527S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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