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RUL 5R

1977 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Porsche Carrera148,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 5R
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,718 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,684 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyers perished

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,612 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyers perished

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear fog lamp

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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RUL 5R is a 1977 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1977 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 148,152 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUL 5R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUL 5R registered?

RUL 5R is a 1977 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 12 April 1977.

Is RUL 5R safe to buy?

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