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WKY 868K

1972 Porsche 914

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,111 mi
Last recorded23,111 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91460,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 868K
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,101 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 23,101 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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WKY 868K is a 1972 Porsche 914 in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 60,480 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKY 868K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKY 868K registered?

WKY 868K is a 1972 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is WKY 868K safe to buy?

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