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SFL 438R

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,688 mi
Last recorded157,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 438R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,688 miles

brake disc's slightly corroded

front tyre's heavily perished

rear lights slightly damaged but not affecting operation or light output

Fail 15 Oct 2012 157,688 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 157,685 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2010 157,684 miles

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?

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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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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What year was SFL 438R registered?

SFL 438R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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