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TOP 431Y

1972 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 431Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 74,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,021 miles

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

O/Side rear tyre is ageing ( slight cracks on side wall )

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,016 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/Side rear tyre is ageing ( slight cracks on side wall )

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TOP 431Y is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 TOP 431Y, 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 54 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 TOP 431Y registered?

TOP 431Y is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is TOP 431Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOP 431Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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