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YLF 159S

1978 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,007 mi
Last recorded47,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLF 159S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 47,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,619 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 44,305 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,815 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,642 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,614 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,298 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,298 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,701 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,832 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked

corrosion to both front brake hose furrells

corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked

outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear floor pan

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piviot point

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2009 39,831 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked

corrosion to both front brake hose furrells

corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells

ignition barrel in poor condition

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked

outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear floor pan

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piviot point

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,553 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 31,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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YLF 159S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLF 159S, 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 YLF 159S registered?

YLF 159S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is YLF 159S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLF 159S shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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