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YCS 575T

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

3,413 mi
Last recorded3,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCS 575T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 3,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 3,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 2,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 2,736 miles

Offside Rear Fog lamp not working (date of first use 31Dec1978)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 2,717 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Not locking (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog lamp not working (date of first use 31Dec1978)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 2,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 2,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 2,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 1,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 1,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 1,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 1,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres tread area cracking

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 242 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades performance not tested

oil leak/s

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,058 miles

light switch slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,005 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 90,319 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,664 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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YCS 575T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YCS 575T, 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

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What year was YCS 575T registered?

YCS 575T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is YCS 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCS 575T shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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