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SPP 4L

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 4L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,599 miles

Various sections of body under-sealed

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,322 miles

Rear antiroll bar drop links slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,459 miles

Offside track rod boot perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,578 miles

Offside track rod boot perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,680 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 66,680 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,335 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,225 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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SPP 4L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPP 4L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPP 4L registered?

SPP 4L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is SPP 4L safe to buy?

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