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VHT 181

1976 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,251 mi
Last recorded224,251 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHT 181
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 224,251 miles

Underside of vehicle is coated in a THICK layer of seam-sealer and underseal

Fail 23 May 2008 224,248 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle is coated in a THICK layer of seam-sealer and underseal

Pass 4 May 2007 224,220 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 224,220 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 222,976 miles

slight brake binding to both fronts

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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VHT 181 is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 VHT 181, 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 50 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHT 181?

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What year was VHT 181 registered?

VHT 181 is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 January 1976.

Is VHT 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHT 181 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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