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VBJ 842X

1972 Porsche 914

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,289 mi
Last recorded17,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91460,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 842X
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 17,289 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,006 miles

Offside Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 17,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,992 miles

offside engine mounting in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2016 16,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside engine mounting in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 16,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,097 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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VBJ 842X is a 1972 Porsche 914 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 60,480 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBJ 842X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBJ 842X registered?

VBJ 842X is a 1972 Porsche 914, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is VBJ 842X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBJ 842X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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