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VBY 686L

1973 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

571 mi
Last recorded571 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 686L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 100,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,373 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,267 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

ns and os front inner sill to floorpan holed and corroded

vehicle underside and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VBY 686L is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 VBY 686L, 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 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBY 686L is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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