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YTD 1

1973 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTD 1
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 80,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both battery's (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,020 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt retaining bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose o/s/r seat belt buckle retaining bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,389 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,693 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,281 miles

o/s/f floor weak and corroded marked with yellow

o/s/r floor corroded and weak plus marked with yellow

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,993 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 71,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

hazard telltale lamp not illuminating when on but audible sound is heard

vehicle has been welded in several places and has been excessively undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,617 miles

hazard telltale lamp not illuminating when on but audible sound is heard

vehicle has been welded in several places and has been excessively undersealed

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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YTD 1 is a 1973 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YTD 1, 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 YTD 1 registered?

YTD 1 is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is YTD 1 safe to buy?

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