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TYY 8M

1973 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 8M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,060 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 96,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 94,669 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front lower ball joint securing nut only just secured

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,982 miles

corrosion showing to front crossbeam

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,039 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,841 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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TYY 8M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 TYY 8M, 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 TYY 8M registered?

TYY 8M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is TYY 8M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYY 8M shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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