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515 ELY

1972 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,138 mi
Last recorded3,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 ELY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 3,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 1,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 1,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 1,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,703 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 98,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 98,507 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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515 ELY is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 515 ELY, 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 54 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 515 ELY registered?

515 ELY is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is 515 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 515 ELY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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