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OBU 491P

1975 Porsche 914

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Porsche 91487,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 491P
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 87,118 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 87,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 87,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,083 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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OBU 491P is a 1975 Porsche 914 in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 87,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBU 491P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBU 491P registered?

OBU 491P is a 1975 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is OBU 491P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 491P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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