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SCW 117L

1973 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 117L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed around previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis seam split/corroded (jacking damage?) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Number plates silver on black lettering, build date prior to 1/1/1980

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,104 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 82,104 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,046 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 82,032 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,324 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 76,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 64,618 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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SCW 117L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SCW 117L, 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

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What year was SCW 117L registered?

SCW 117L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1973.

Is SCW 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 117L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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