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CBY 40M

1974 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Porsche 91155,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 40M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,179 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 102,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight imbalance rear footbrake

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 97,672 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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CBY 40M is a 1974 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 CBY 40M, 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 52 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBY 40M registered?

CBY 40M is a 1974 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1974.

Is CBY 40M safe to buy?

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