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MCD 146P

1976 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 146P
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 86,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,017 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,935 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,784 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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MCD 146P is a 1976 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCD 146P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 50 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCD 146P registered?

MCD 146P is a 1976 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 17 March 1976.

Is MCD 146P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCD 146P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCD 146P have outstanding finance?

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