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XFX 420S

1977 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,044 mi
Last recorded47,044 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Porsche 911101,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 420S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,044 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 47,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing rough when rotated and has excessive movement (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general underbody and suspension corrosion

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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XFX 420S is a 1977 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 XFX 420S, 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

How do I check the history of XFX 420S?

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What year was XFX 420S registered?

XFX 420S is a 1977 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is XFX 420S safe to buy?

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