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VIB 1911

1973 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2311cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,300 mi
Last recorded7,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 1911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,311cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 7,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 6,627 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 6,627 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 3,855 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 3,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 1,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hose slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 1,126 miles

offside handbrake cable fouling driveshaft

Fail 1 Jul 2011 1,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside handbrake cable fouling driveshaft

Pass 23 Jun 2010 372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,183 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 98,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 97,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 96,801 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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VIB 1911 is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,311cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIB 1911, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIB 1911 registered?

VIB 1911 is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is VIB 1911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 1911 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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