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MLX 71L

1972 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 71L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,223 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,054 miles

Indicator switch worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 53,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,054 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,841 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 52,840 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,773 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,773 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

under body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,485 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,485 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CLUTCH CABLE FRAYED

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

OS DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Fail 29 Nov 2005 40,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,290 miles

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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MLX 71L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 MLX 71L, 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 54 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLX 71L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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