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LNV 842L

1973 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 842L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,796 miles

all tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,730 miles

racing tyres fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

racing tyres fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,526 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake slightly bonding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,067 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 66,022 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint grease cover split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2007 64,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres starting to split on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2007 64,334 miles

all four tyres starting to split on side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 62,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LNV 842L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 LNV 842L, 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 53 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 LNV 842L registered?

LNV 842L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is LNV 842L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 842L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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