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DPJ 914T

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,059 mi
Last recorded145,059 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPJ 914T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 145,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 145,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 143,426 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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DPJ 914T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue 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 DPJ 914T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPJ 914T registered?

DPJ 914T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is DPJ 914T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPJ 914T 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.

Does DPJ 914T have outstanding finance?

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