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PCO 879S

1977 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,844 mi
Last recorded199,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCO 879S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 199,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 196,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are clsoe to its limit

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2019 196,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are clsoe to its limit

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 191,818 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 191,818 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 189,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 189,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 186,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 186,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside front lower sill damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 185,393 miles

oil cooler pipes damaged.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 184,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 184,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 183,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 183,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 182,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 181,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 179,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 179,925 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 178,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 177,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise: brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 176,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 171,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 171,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PCO 879S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PCO 879S, 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.

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What year was PCO 879S registered?

PCO 879S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 November 1977.

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