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YKX 894M

1973 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 894M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,490 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,975 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,975 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,061 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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YKX 894M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YKX 894M, 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 YKX 894M registered?

YKX 894M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 October 1973.

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