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TYX 203S

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,686 mi
Last recorded192,686 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYX 203S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,686 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 192,361 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 192,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 192,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2018 191,747 miles

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2017 191,496 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2017 191,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2016 190,605 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

signs of light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 189,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 188,472 miles

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2012 186,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate at poor angle

Fail 25 Aug 2012 186,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate at poor angle

Fail 11 Apr 2011 180,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both sides front steering arms

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 11 Apr 2011 180,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both sides front steering arms

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2010 178,264 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 178,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 173,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 168,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 162,665 miles

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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TYX 203S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYX 203S, 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 TYX 203S registered?

TYX 203S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 October 1977.

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