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RYY 978K

1972 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 978K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 36,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 30,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 13,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,525 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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RYY 978K is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RYY 978K, 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 RYY 978K registered?

RYY 978K is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is RYY 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 978K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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