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XLO 111S

1978 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,017 mi
Last recorded161,017 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLO 111S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 161,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 158,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 158,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 158,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 158,410 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 157,839 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 157,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 157,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 157,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 157,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 156,881 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 156,875 miles

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

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

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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XLO 111S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLO 111S, 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 XLO 111S registered?

XLO 111S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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