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SIW 988

1970 Porsche 914

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Porsche 91422,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 988
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 25,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

testable items obscured by bodywork.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,772 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 25,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure nuts loose. (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure nuts loose. (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,744 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,744 miles

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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SIW 988 is a 1970 Porsche 914 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 22,248 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIW 988, 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 56 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIW 988?

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What year was SIW 988 registered?

SIW 988 is a 1970 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is SIW 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 988 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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