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WWU 911L

1972 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWU 911L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,528 miles

floor and jacking points corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough and noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,130 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,306 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,003 miles

structure has corrosion but appears strong at prescribed areas

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

structure has corrosion but appears strong at prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,719 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,719 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WWU 911L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 WWU 911L, 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 54 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 WWU 911L registered?

WWU 911L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is WWU 911L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWU 911L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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