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HGU 815J

1971 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,048 mi
Last recorded11,048 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 815J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 11,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 6,644 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 6,644 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 6,454 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 6,454 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,452 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 6,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HGU 815J is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HGU 815J, 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 HGU 815J registered?

HGU 815J is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HGU 815J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 815J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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