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CVH 474S

1977 Porsche 911

Bronze Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,364 mi
Last recorded168,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 474S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 168,337 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 168,063 miles

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2013 168,062 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake caliper / brake pad noisy / rubbing

offside front tyre deflated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 164,535 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 159,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing view

both rear tyres low tread

engine RPM / fluctuating / surging

front bonnet stay missing

offside front headlamp lense holed

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 159,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing view

both rear tyres low tread

engine RPM / fluctuating / surging

front bonnet stay missing

offside front headlamp lense holed

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 22 May 2010 155,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 155,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 154,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 154,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 151,861 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 151,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CVH 474S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Bronze with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 CVH 474S, 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 49 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CVH 474S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 August 1977.

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