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FOU 8K

1977 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,012 mi
Last recorded140,012 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 8K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 140,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,705 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 139,536 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 138,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 May 2015 138,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 136,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 133,255 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 133,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2012 130,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 130,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 130,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 130,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 130,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 129,361 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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FOU 8K is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 FOU 8K, 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 49 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOU 8K registered?

FOU 8K is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 April 1977.

Is FOU 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOU 8K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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