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YCU 810T

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCU 810T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,139 miles

Central Front Lower Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filter hose deteriorating (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 139,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filter hose deteriorating (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 138,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,997 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,392 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 137,034 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 137,020 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 135,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 133,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 133,542 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 129,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 127,438 miles

1 RACK GAITERS GLUED ON

2. DEVICE FITTED TO OS SEAT BELT

3. OS HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOWEST LIMIT

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 127,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 RACK GAITERS GLUED ON

2. DEVICE FITTED TO OS SEAT BELT

3. OS HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOWEST LIMIT

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,352 miles

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

nearside front headlight adjusters poor - recommend attention soon

rear flexis ferrules poor condition - recommend renewal

steering rack gaiters are secured with ties - advise oe parts sourced

Fail 26 Aug 2008 125,352 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 124,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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YCU 810T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCU 810T, 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 YCU 810T registered?

YCU 810T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is YCU 810T safe to buy?

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