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SUC 287R

1976 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,089 mi
Last recorded113,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 287R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelt inertia not locking when pulled sharply

used anti rollbar links fitted but still has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelt inertia not locking when pulled sharply

Pass 23 Oct 2010 112,887 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 112,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

belly pan fitted

honeycombed front number plate

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Oct 2009 109,303 miles

Oil leak

all wheel bearings slightly noisey

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear c v boot insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2008 106,029 miles

front discs- backplates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 103,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear pads appear low

Pass 11 Nov 2006 100,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

engine stalling

Fail 27 Oct 2006 100,895 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

engine stalling

loose wire rubbing on nearside rear inner c.v. boot

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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SUC 287R is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 SUC 287R, 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 50 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUC 287R registered?

SUC 287R is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SUC 287R safe to buy?

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