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TAR 520R

1977 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,794 mi
Last recorded117,794 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 520R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,169 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,169 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

poss brake fluid leak on nearside rear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside park brake effort low, further investigation required

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 107,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 107,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,496 miles

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

oil mist on o/s/f rack gaiter

Fail 11 Jun 2008 105,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE EFFICIENCY LOWER ON O/S PARK BRAKE

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON PIPE AT O/SIDE

ADVISE PLAY IN END BUSHES ON FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR

Pass 4 Jun 2007 104,429 miles

advice has slight play in top shocker bush on n/s

Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,583 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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TAR 520R is a 1977 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 101,755 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 TAR 520R, 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 49 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAR 520R registered?

TAR 520R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is TAR 520R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 520R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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