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VHJ 554L

1972 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,827 mi
Last recorded7,827 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 554L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 7,827 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,124 miles

headlamps presented for test with deflectors fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2009 5,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamps presented for test with deflectors fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 3,001 miles

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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VHJ 554L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 VHJ 554L, 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 54 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 VHJ 554L registered?

VHJ 554L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is VHJ 554L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 554L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 554L have outstanding finance?

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