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FRB 255L

1974 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 Porsche 91155,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 255L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,651 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,924 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,562 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 58,822 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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FRB 255L is a 1974 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 FRB 255L, 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 52 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 FRB 255L registered?

FRB 255L is a 1974 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is FRB 255L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 255L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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