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UVW 578R

1977 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 578R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,222 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,139 miles

All road tyres are perrished,but cordes not exposed.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,139 miles

All road tyres are perrished,but cordes not exposed.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,654 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 83,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

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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UVW 578R is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UVW 578R, 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 UVW 578R registered?

UVW 578R is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1977.

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