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FTM 353L

1973 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,642 mi
Last recorded28,642 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 353L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 28,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,520 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 27,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,931 miles

Offside sill area corroded / paint cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2017 24,927 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind Brake binding (3.7.D.2a)

Offside sill area corroded / paint cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,364 miles

Corrosion to offside sill area, paint cracking

Slight weep from nearside front shock

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,777 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,618 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 22,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

near side rear brake hose very slighly twisted.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,136 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,561 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 21,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,818 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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FTM 353L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 FTM 353L, 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 53 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 FTM 353L registered?

FTM 353L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is FTM 353L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 353L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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