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SKM 737M

1973 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 737M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 56,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 56,318 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from pump/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres perishing & nsf has damage to side wall

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,194 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres sllightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,794 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,784 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,263 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 52,257 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,905 miles

Minor damage zone A on windscreen

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged & in poor condition

O/s/r disc pads low

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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SKM 737M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SKM 737M, 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.

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What year was SKM 737M registered?

SKM 737M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SKM 737M safe to buy?

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