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XYC 957M

1973 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,370 mi
Last recorded21,370 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 957M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,143 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,017 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,752 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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XYC 957M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 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 XYC 957M, 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 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYC 957M registered?

XYC 957M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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