MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre perished
both rear tyres worn in centre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres worn in centre
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.
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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.
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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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