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5 EOB

1972 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 EOB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 98,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,827 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 97,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,141 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,556 miles

All 4 driveshaft gaiters cracking

Front no. plate cracked

N/S/F brake binding slightly

N/S/F door interior release handle stiff

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S Park brake efficiency very low

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 driveshaft gaiters cracking

Front no. plate cracked

N/S/F brake binding slightly

N/S/F door interior release handle stiff

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S Park brake efficiency very low

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,724 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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5 EOB is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 5 EOB, 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.

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What year was 5 EOB registered?

5 EOB is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 January 1972.

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