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VAE 552G

1969 Porsche 912

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,501 mi
Last recorded49,501 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1969 Porsche 91230,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAE 552G
MakePorsche
Model912
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,501 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 43,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 37,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,683 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 25,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 23,544 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 22,041 miles

Near side track rod end slight play

Srearing rack off side slight play

How Reliable is the Porsche 912?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
Stop lamp not working 76
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
brake binding 73
Direction indicator incorrect colour 67
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VAE 552G is a 1969 Porsche 912 in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Porsche 912 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 30,683 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 912 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAE 552G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 912 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 57 years old, this Porsche 912 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAE 552G registered?

VAE 552G is a 1969 Porsche 912, first registered on 1 January 1969.

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