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CTV 214K

1997 Porsche 914

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,778 mi
Last recorded16,778 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 214K
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 16,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,568 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 14,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 12,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,742 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,218 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 7,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres and driver side tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,554 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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CTV 214K is a 1997 Porsche 914 in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTV 214K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 914 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CTV 214K registered?

CTV 214K is a 1997 Porsche 914, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is CTV 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 214K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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