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FTM 354L

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,021 mi
Last recorded32,021 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 354L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,862 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 30,851 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Only works with key out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp always on with ignition

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,834 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 30,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,393 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 30,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 29,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,301 miles

only one horn working

Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,301 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

only one horn working

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,413 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,235 miles

only one horn working

Fail 13 Aug 2011 26,627 miles

only one horn working

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,627 miles

only one horn working

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,102 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 354L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 354L, 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 354L registered?

FTM 354L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1973.

Is FTM 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 354L shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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