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PLM 49R

1976 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,643 mi
Last recorded17,643 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 49R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,643 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 17,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 17,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 11,795 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 10,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,758 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both rear inner constant velocity joint gaiters are split

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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PLM 49R is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLM 49R, 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 PLM 49R registered?

PLM 49R is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 October 1976.

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