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GLA 8J

1971 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,149 mi
Last recorded24,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLA 8J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 24,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 23,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 23,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 22,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 22,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 21,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 21,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 19,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,512 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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GLA 8J is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLA 8J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLA 8J registered?

GLA 8J is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is GLA 8J safe to buy?

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