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KGV 25K

1972 Porsche 914

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91460,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 25K
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,327 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both A pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 62,773 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,900 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,480 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 60,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x 2 (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded The underside of vehicle various places, DONE. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect X 2 image wrong pattern! (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 not working. (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 very slow in operation. (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded The underside of the vehicle as marked various places and in seat belt mount areas. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear various places inner and outer sills . (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside rear various places inner and outer sills . (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,716 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,714 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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KGV 25K is a 1972 Porsche 914 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 60,480 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGV 25K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGV 25K is a 1972 Porsche 914, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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