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XAG 3K

1972 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,908 mi
Last recorded7,908 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAG 3K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 7,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 7,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 7,754 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 7,754 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 7,754 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 29 May 2021 7,754 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 7,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire appears to be incorrectly routed & rubbing on drop link

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 7,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 7,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 7,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 7,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on anti-roll bar (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 7,753 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear outer cv boot clip missing but gater secure and tight .

slight oil leak on exhaust

Fail 23 Mar 2017 7,753 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear outer cv boot clip missing but gater secure and tight .

slight oil leak on exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,376 miles

Oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,376 miles

Headlamp switch faulty MAIN BEAM STALK. MAIN BEAMS STAY LIT (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All 4 CV gaitors missing clips but still secure

Oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,577 miles

child seat fitted to front not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 4,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 1,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 159 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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XAG 3K is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAG 3K, 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.

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What year was XAG 3K registered?

XAG 3K is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is XAG 3K safe to buy?

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