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SC 8378

1995 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

75,500 mi
Last recorded75,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Porsche 91177,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC 8378
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 75,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 73,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower steering pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING SYSTEM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,505 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front Tyre has small cracks on outer tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust backbox is slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,194 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 85,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,925 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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SC 8378 is a 1995 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 1995 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 77,309 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 SC 8378, 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 31 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC 8378 registered?

SC 8378 is a 1995 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is SC 8378 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC 8378 shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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