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VBC 911S

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,318 mi
Last recorded45,318 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBC 911S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 45,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet not contacting windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 45,313 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet not contacting windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,690 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe to fuel pump corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2015 43,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe to fuel pump corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,268 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers not parking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine misfire

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,134 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,131 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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VBC 911S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VBC 911S, 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 VBC 911S registered?

VBC 911S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 October 1977.

Is VBC 911S safe to buy?

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