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842 VKJ

1976 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 VKJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,548 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine 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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842 VKJ is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 842 VKJ, 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 50 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 842 VKJ registered?

842 VKJ is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1976.

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