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NPE 85L

1972 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 85L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 111,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,029 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,768 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

oil tank leaking

fuel tank breahter pipes missing

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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NPE 85L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPE 85L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPE 85L registered?

NPE 85L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is NPE 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 85L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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