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PPT 981K

1971 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,103 mi
Last recorded11,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91153,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPT 981K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,103 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 11,103 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 10,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front shocks are weak

corrosion at base of o/s/f wheel arch

o/s/f shock abs bottom bolt insecure

Pass 24 May 2012 10,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,352 miles

nearside front track rod end gatior split

offside rear shocker slightly leaking

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,591 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 5,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 5,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 1,226 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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PPT 981K is a 1971 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,384 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 PPT 981K, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPT 981K registered?

PPT 981K is a 1971 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 December 1971.

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