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MLX 76L

1973 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,484 mi
Last recorded23,484 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 76L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 23,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 22,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 22,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 22,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,325 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 22,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 21,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,375 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 18,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 15,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,318 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 12,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,172 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 30 Jun 2012 10,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 9,977 miles

brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

front and rear tyres perished

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 9,977 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

front and rear tyres perished

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,971 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2009 8,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres perrished

drivers seat belt sticks but works

Pass 14 May 2008 6,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,612 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 76L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLX 76L, 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 MLX 76L registered?

MLX 76L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is MLX 76L safe to buy?

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