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VCF 561S

1977 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 561S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 105,053 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 105,053 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 104,896 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front sill

Pass 30 May 2014 104,793 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2013 104,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre cracking on edge of tread / sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 104,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 104,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 104,268 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 103,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 103,372 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 103,364 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VCF 561S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VCF 561S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCF 561S registered?

VCF 561S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is VCF 561S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCF 561S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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