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RST 1

1973 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRST 1
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,274 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside front corners

Fail 28 Feb 2014 93,272 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

corrosion started to offside and nearside front corners

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,182 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,081 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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RST 1 is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RST 1, 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

How do I check the history of RST 1?

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What year was RST 1 registered?

RST 1 is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is RST 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RST 1 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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