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RSR 551

1972 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 2808cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,723 mi
Last recorded58,723 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 551
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,808cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 58,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,705 miles

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

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

offside rear in inner arch corroded and holed (double skinned)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2013 56,408 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 56,408 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 54,639 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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RSR 551 is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 2,808cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 RSR 551, 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 54 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 RSR 551 registered?

RSR 551 is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is RSR 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSR 551 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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