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PBW 401

1977 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 401
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 136,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 136,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 135,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 134,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 134,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 134,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 134,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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PBW 401 is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 PBW 401, 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 49 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 PBW 401 registered?

PBW 401 is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is PBW 401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 401 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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