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DDS 832L

1973 Porsche 914

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,939 mi
Last recorded84,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 832L
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 84,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp has water ingress into lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp has water ingress into lamp (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,888 miles

Front knocking noise from steering when shock under load

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front headlamp poor image

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,345 miles

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

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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DDS 832L is a 1973 Porsche 914 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DDS 832L, 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 53 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDS 832L registered?

DDS 832L is a 1973 Porsche 914, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is DDS 832L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDS 832L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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