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FAX 458K

1971 Porsche 914

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91466,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 458K
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,535 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 89,535 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,533 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,533 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FAX 458K is a 1971 Porsche 914 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,446 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAX 458K, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAX 458K?

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What year was FAX 458K registered?

FAX 458K is a 1971 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FAX 458K safe to buy?

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