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FAJ 134L

1973 Porsche 914

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAJ 134L
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 39,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,145 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front anti roll bar drop links worn.

O/S Park brake low effort.

O/S/R Wheel bearing worn.

Rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 36,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot pan within 30cm of anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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FAJ 134L is a 1973 Porsche 914 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FAJ 134L, 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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What year was FAJ 134L registered?

FAJ 134L is a 1973 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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