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OVX 1M

1973 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Porsche Carrera57,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVX 1M
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,794 miles

Oil leak slight oil weep from engine. ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,647 miles

Beam pattern is of poor quality but not likely to dazzle other road users.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 58,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,357 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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OVX 1M is a 1973 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 57,752 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVX 1M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVX 1M registered?

OVX 1M is a 1973 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is OVX 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVX 1M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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