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TAJ 455R

1977 Porsche Carrera

Bronze Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,635 mi
Last recorded154,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Porsche Carrera148,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 455R
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 154,635 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 154,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 153,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 152,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 152,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 151,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 151,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 151,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 150,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rust in rear inner wings by sills will need work soon

Pass 16 May 2015 150,677 miles

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

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

nsr wing rusting next to door step above sill and starting to rust on rear inner wings

Pass 17 May 2014 150,198 miles

Light damage underneath vehicle

Light rust around base of door surround

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 149,295 miles

Fuel cap washer starting to perish

Fuel pump corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F shock absorber very soft

Pass 18 May 2012 149,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel pump old and corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 149,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 148,421 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 May 2010 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 148,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 148,150 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 146,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 145,334 miles

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

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 145,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 144,330 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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TAJ 455R is a 1977 Porsche Carrera in Bronze with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 148,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAJ 455R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAJ 455R registered?

TAJ 455R is a 1977 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 21 March 1977.

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