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FUY 4J

1971 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,985 mi
Last recorded47,985 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 4J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 47,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,862 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,214 miles

Front pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 42,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,455 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,450 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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FUY 4J is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 FUY 4J, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FUY 4J is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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