MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake disc's slightly corroded
front tyre's heavily perished
rear lights slightly damaged but not affecting operation or light output
Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both front tyres perrishing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear light lense missing
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
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SFL 438R is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 SFL 438R, 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 49 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SFL 438R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1977.
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