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DRS 224L

1978 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,778 mi
Last recorded6,778 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 224L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 6,778 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 5,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 4,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 4,745 miles

Nearside N/S Park brake has low effort

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 4,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 4,255 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 4,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 3,136 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear brake has slight bind

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10 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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DRS 224L is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DRS 224L, 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

How do I check the history of DRS 224L?

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What year was DRS 224L registered?

DRS 224L is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is DRS 224L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 224L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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