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YPA 56S

1978 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,142 mi
Last recorded125,142 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPA 56S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Fail 4 Aug 2014 124,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between outer edges of tred

nsr tyre shows signs of being run flat on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 124,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between outer edges of tred

nsr tyre shows signs of being run flat on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 124,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 123,998 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 123,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 123,967 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

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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YPA 56S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YPA 56S, 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 YPA 56S registered?

YPA 56S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YPA 56S safe to buy?

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