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GYO 490N

1975 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,923 mi
Last recorded2,923 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1975 Porsche 91153,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 490N
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 2,923 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked/deteriated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 2,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked/deteriated

Pass 5 May 2011 2,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 2,633 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2008 2,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2008 2,630 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted

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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GYO 490N is a 1975 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,166 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 GYO 490N, 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 51 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYO 490N registered?

GYO 490N is a 1975 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 March 1975.

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