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VRL 158S

1977 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 158S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 106,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 106,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 106,080 miles

corrosion started to off side & near side door step sills

Fail 29 Apr 2008 106,061 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides track rod end gaiters split

corrosion started to off side & near side door step sills

front & rear brake pads low

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2006 104,014 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2006 104,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre weaing on inner edge

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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VRL 158S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRL 158S, 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.

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What year was VRL 158S registered?

VRL 158S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VRL 158S safe to buy?

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