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FRS 150

1978 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRS 150
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 2 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 159,531 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 159,507 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Smoke entering cabin from burning oil.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 159,454 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)

Oil leak

o/s/f metal brake pipe from flexi pipe to junction behind subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 159,385 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 159,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 157,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s shock absorber dust cover corroded

slight play in n/s front strut

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2010 157,000 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end joint

slight play n/s front strut

Pass 20 Jan 2009 156,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear fog light not working.

slight play in n/s front strut.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 156,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 155,630 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 155,627 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 152,177 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 152,092 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front suspension struts slight surface corrosion on top covers

n/s/r rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters insecure

slight blow at rear silencer box

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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FRS 150 is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 FRS 150, 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 48 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 FRS 150 registered?

FRS 150 is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FRS 150 safe to buy?

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