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OPO 77M

1973 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 77M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,709 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,708 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,064 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 39,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,954 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 35,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Possible slight bind at n/s rear brake.

Pass 29 May 2009 34,380 miles

O/S rear stop/tail lamp lens slightly damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2009 34,380 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

O/S rear stop/tail lamp lens slightly damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 34,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,280 miles

Play in n/s rear wheel bearing not excessive.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in n/s and o/s rear stabiliser bar bushes not excessive.

Pass 4 May 2006 34,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OPO 77M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPO 77M, 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.

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What year was OPO 77M registered?

OPO 77M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 September 1973.

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