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UOA 538L

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,565 mi
Last recorded2,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 538L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 2,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 2,364 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 2,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 827 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 50,320 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,375 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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UOA 538L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOA 538L, 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 UOA 538L registered?

UOA 538L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is UOA 538L safe to buy?

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