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914 VWP

1997 Porsche 914

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration914 VWP
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,838 miles

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

both rear tyres,treads worn low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 22,112 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyre treads worn low and the n/s/f

Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 6,858 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,386 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,540 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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914 VWP is a 1997 Porsche 914 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 914 VWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 914 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 914 VWP?

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What year was 914 VWP registered?

914 VWP is a 1997 Porsche 914, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is 914 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 914 VWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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