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DV 9146

1980 Porsche 914

Grey Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,881 mi
Last recorded45,881 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV 9146
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,881 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 45,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,852 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 37,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,692 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,254 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,017 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 17,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 13,880 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,330 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 11,330 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 10,172 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 10,172 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,204 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,343 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 8,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 4,566 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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DV 9146 is a 1980 Porsche 914 in Grey with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DV 9146, 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 46 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV 9146 registered?

DV 9146 is a 1980 Porsche 914, first registered on 16 June 1980.

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