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SFV 216

1977 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,375 mi
Last recorded161,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 216
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 161,375 miles

Non structual corrosion in areas.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,377 miles

Corrosion on nearside front near battery but not structual

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2016 160,377 miles

Corrosion on nearside front near battery but not structual

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2014 158,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 198,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 157,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel cap deteriated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 157,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap deteriated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 155,423 miles

BATTERY INSUCRE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 155,388 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSUCRE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 149,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 145,258 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 145,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 143,590 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 143,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 141,280 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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SFV 216 is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFV 216, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFV 216 registered?

SFV 216 is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is SFV 216 safe to buy?

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