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EWV 285L

1973 Porsche 914

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,855 mi
Last recorded31,855 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 285L
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 31,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,542 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,706 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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EWV 285L is a 1973 Porsche 914 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EWV 285L, 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.

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How do I check the history of EWV 285L?

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What year was EWV 285L registered?

EWV 285L is a 1973 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EWV 285L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 285L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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