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SCW 473L

1973 Porsche 914

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 473L
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 73,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive amounts of underseal obscuring previous repairs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat belt slow to retract and harsh to operate

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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SCW 473L is a 1973 Porsche 914 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCW 473L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCW 473L registered?

SCW 473L is a 1973 Porsche 914, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is SCW 473L safe to buy?

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