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SDC 911M

1973 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

5,067 mi
Last recorded5,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDC 911M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 5,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 5,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 4,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 4,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 4,967 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 4,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 4,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 4,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 4,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,395 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 4,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 4,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 4,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 3,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 3,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,412 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 3,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear discs rusting

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,158 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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SDC 911M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SDC 911M, 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

How do I check the history of SDC 911M?

You can check the full history of SDC 911M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDC 911M registered?

SDC 911M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is SDC 911M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDC 911M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDC 911M have outstanding finance?

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