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PAO 517P

1976 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,165 mi
Last recorded14,165 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 517P
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 14,165 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside handbrake has lower effort

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 11,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside handbrake has lower effort

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

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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PAO 517P is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 PAO 517P, 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 50 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 PAO 517P registered?

PAO 517P is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1976.

Is PAO 517P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAO 517P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAO 517P have outstanding finance?

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