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TGC 199L

1973 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 199L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,145 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,654 miles

oil leak onto exhaust system

Fail 27 Aug 2014 32,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak onto exhaust system

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,802 miles

tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,636 miles

rear rollbar links worn.

Fail 12 May 2006 28,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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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TGC 199L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 TGC 199L, 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 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGC 199L registered?

TGC 199L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is TGC 199L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 199L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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