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PYN 85L

1973 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 85L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 123,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,779 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

heavy corrosion behind o/s door catch

horn button fitted under dash

parking brake tel tell not worning

rear bonnet catch mounting deteriorated and loose

Fail 27 Apr 2015 116,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fulid level very low but no min/max markings

heavy corrosoin behind o/s door catch

horn button fitted under dash

parking brake tell tell not working

rear bonnet catch mounting deteriorated and loose

Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,121 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s front door pillar corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2008 103,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 10,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 98,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake slightly catching

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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PYN 85L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYN 85L, 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.

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PYN 85L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1973.

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