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TLX 568R

1977 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,063 mi
Last recorded146,063 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLX 568R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 146,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,194 miles

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

Handbrake cables fouling outer CV boots

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,153 miles

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

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

Handbrake cables fouling outer cv boots

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,153 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Handbrake cables fouling outer cv boots

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

oil leak

slight play in nearside front shocker shaft

slight wear to offside front inner steering rack bush

Pass 26 Sep 2014 143,312 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 143,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

no rear fogg lamp?

slight corrosion in the n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Aug 2012 138,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside rear exhaust haet exchangers are insucure

Fail 16 Aug 2012 138,477 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside handbrake cables are insucure

offside and nearside rear exhaust haet exchangers are insucure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 135,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 131,760 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 131,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 131,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

underside corroding in various places

various suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 128,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 128,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

underside corroding in various places

Pass 21 Sep 2005 125,300 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 125,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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TLX 568R is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TLX 568R, 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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TLX 568R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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