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YBC 803S

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBC 803S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 75,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,363 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,954 miles

Engine oil leak running onto exhaust system

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,554 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,403 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,210 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 71,056 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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YBC 803S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBC 803S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YBC 803S?

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What year was YBC 803S registered?

YBC 803S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YBC 803S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBC 803S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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