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UPN 609S

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPN 609S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,542 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,157 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,828 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,564 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,564 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all metal brake pipes covered with grease

slight bind on off side front brake

Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all metal brake pipes covered with grease

slight bind on off side front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 89,655 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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UPN 609S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPN 609S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPN 609S registered?

UPN 609S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is UPN 609S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPN 609S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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