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YCD 502T

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,088 mi
Last recorded180,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCD 502T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 180,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 179,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 179,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,853 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 178,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 178,494 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 178,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 178,271 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

throttle sticking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 178,081 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 178,081 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery appears flat

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear end area getting abit corroded slightly

Outer floor edges/inner sill edges starting to get abit corroded

Rear fog lights N/W

Pass 25 Jun 2010 177,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 177,562 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 177,166 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 177,166 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 176,116 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 176,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty

Suspension arms are rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2006 176,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 175,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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YCD 502T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YCD 502T, 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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YCD 502T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 November 1978.

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