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FNR 791L

1972 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,436 mi
Last recorded52,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 791L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 52,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,202 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside and offside park brake cable support brackets worn.

Nearside front indcator lamp lens cracked.

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,202 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside and offside park brake cable support brackets worn.

Nearside front indcator lamp lens cracked.

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2007 47,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,100 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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FNR 791L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNR 791L, 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 54 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 FNR 791L?

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What year was FNR 791L registered?

FNR 791L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is FNR 791L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNR 791L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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