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KBD 291N

1975 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,846 mi
Last recorded139,846 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Porsche 91153,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 291N
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,846 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 139,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,560 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 133,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 133,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co at 5.39 %, (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate figures do not correspond to the manual specifications (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor split near rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyres are competition only

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,983 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 133,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 136,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 136,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 136,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 136,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 975 miles

ADVISE ONLY... damage to offside rear suspension arm but still servicable

ADVISE ONLY... no main beam warning light

ADVISE ONLY... sunvisors missing but sun strip fitted

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE... both nearside tyres badly scrubbed but still servicable

Fail 23 Aug 2010 975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

ADVISE ONLY... damage to offside rear suspension arm but still servicable

ADVISE ONLY... no main beam warning light

ADVISE ONLY... sunvisors missing but sun strip fitted

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE... both nearside tyres badly scrubbed but still servicable

Pass 21 Aug 2009 960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 960 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 779 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 779 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 10,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KBD 291N is a 1975 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KBD 291N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBD 291N registered?

KBD 291N is a 1975 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 January 1975.

Is KBD 291N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBD 291N shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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