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K973 OPN

1992 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,696 mi
Last recorded210,696 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Porsche 91190,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 OPN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 210,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 205,582 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 202,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 197,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 192,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 190,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 190,459 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators not working all indicators dim /not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position light /stop light (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 187,357 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 187,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits burning oil and excessive c/o (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 182,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 177,115 miles

Centre Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 175,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 175,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 173,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 171,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 169,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 166,777 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 158,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 148,870 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 148,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 138,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 133,121 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2006 133,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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K973 OPN is a 1992 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 90,034 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 K973 OPN, 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 34 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K973 OPN registered?

K973 OPN is a 1992 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K973 OPN safe to buy?

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