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TDE 688S

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,570 mi
Last recorded152,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDE 688S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 152,570 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 152,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 152,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2016 152,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear parking brake cables in poor condition

oil tank to engine pipe perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber soft

Nearside Front headlight pattern getting poor

Offside Front headlight pattern getting poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 150,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber soft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 150,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 145,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 144,661 miles

corrosion o/s/f bumper support

Fail 9 Sep 2010 144,661 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

corrosion o/s/f bumper support

Pass 6 Jul 2009 144,293 miles

area of welding on nearside rear neens undersealing

pipe by offside rear wheel been touching tyre

suface corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 143,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 143,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor welding repair to n/s/r floor pan

some grease around n/s/f hub

Pass 30 Oct 2006 142,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 142,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slihgt play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2006 142,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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TDE 688S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TDE 688S, 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 TDE 688S registered?

TDE 688S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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