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PPO 8M

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 8M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,263 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 75,251 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 74,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 74,110 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 73,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,836 miles

slight play through nearside of steering rack.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play through nearside of steering rack.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 71,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,951 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,453 miles

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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PPO 8M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 PPO 8M, 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 53 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 PPO 8M registered?

PPO 8M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is PPO 8M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPO 8M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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