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WBL 72S

1977 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 72S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 107,105 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to off side & near side kidney bowl & door shut areas both sides

corrosion to off side front inner wing behind bumper

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight blowing from exhaust

Fail 2 Feb 2007 107,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

corrosion started to off side & nerar side kidney bowl areas 7both door shut areas

corrosion started to off side front inner wing behind bumper irons

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

near side front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

slight blow from rea exhaust box

Fail 21 Mar 2006 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 107,315 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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WBL 72S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WBL 72S, 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 WBL 72S registered?

WBL 72S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WBL 72S safe to buy?

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