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PMC 419L

1973 Porsche 911 Targa

Orange Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

28,118 mi
Last recorded28,118 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 419L
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 28,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 28,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2010 16,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror damaged

under body covered in under sill unable to make a full inspection

Fail 25 May 2010 16,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

interior mirror damaged

under body covered in under sill unable to make a full inspection

Pass 20 May 2009 15,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 14,718 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheel bearings slight play

slight misting of oil on offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Feb 2009 14,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

N/S FRONT STABILISER LINK BUSHES WEARING

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,455 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 9,490 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicvle underside heavly undersealed

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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PMC 419L is a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa in Orange with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMC 419L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMC 419L registered?

PMC 419L is a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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