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TCD 56R

1976 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 56R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 54,904 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

floor holed and rusty o/s front

n/s rear shockabsorber damp

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative fault n/s (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

floor holed and rusty o/s front

n/s rear shockabsorber damp

slight play both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,278 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

front and rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2007 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

front and rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,908 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 50,905 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 50,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fanbelt/pulley loose.

rear foglamp not working(not required for test).

wipers not self parking.

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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TCD 56R is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TCD 56R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCD 56R registered?

TCD 56R is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TCD 56R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCD 56R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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