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XLM 440S

1978 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLM 440S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,131 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 115,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 114,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Oil leak engine area ()

engine oil pies corroded behind o/s/r wheel

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 114,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipes slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

multiple testable items obscured due to design of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2016 113,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

due to design characteristics of vehicle was unable to inspect some items

oil cooler pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,981 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,478 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,831 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,080 miles

Front registration plate cracked but still legible and secure

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,080 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate cracked but still legible and secure

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,103 miles

Front reg plate cracked but still secure

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 109,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 108,344 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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XLM 440S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 XLM 440S, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLM 440S registered?

XLM 440S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is XLM 440S safe to buy?

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