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BHY 148H

1970 Porsche 914

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,992 mi
Last recorded12,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Porsche 91422,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 148H
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 12,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 12,249 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen cracked in left lower corner

Pass 8 Feb 2024 10,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen cracked in left lower corner

Pass 24 May 2023 8,303 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen cracked in left lower area

Pass 4 May 2022 7,129 miles

windscreen cracked left lower area

Pass 14 May 2021 4,265 miles

Windscreen cracked in left lower corner

Fail 26 Apr 2021 4,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension shock absorber knocking & worn & has excessive play & wear (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 3,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,959 miles

front windscreen cracked on nearside lower corner

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,523 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges & offside front near wear limits.

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Offside front floor outer section corroding.

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

Windscreen cracked on left & right hand corners.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,868 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread edges.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative.

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

Windscreen cracked lower left corner.

Fail 22 May 2014 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner tread faces.

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

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

Windscreen cracked on lower left corner.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,868 miles

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Odometer inoperative.

Windscreen cracked lower left corner.

Fail 31 May 2013 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Odometer inoperative.

Windscreen cracked lower left corner.

Pass 18 May 2012 46,868 miles

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Odometer inoperative.

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

Windscreen cracked lower left corner.

Fail 9 May 2012 46,868 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Odometer inoperative.

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

Windscreen cracked lower left corner.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,868 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Windscreen cracked left lower corner.

Pass 11 May 2010 46,868 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake warning light switch inoperative.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,868 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake warning light switch inoperative.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,867 miles

Parking brake warning light switch inoperative.

Fail 31 May 2007 46,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,867 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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BHY 148H is a 1970 Porsche 914 in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 22,248 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHY 148H, 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 56 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHY 148H registered?

BHY 148H is a 1970 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is BHY 148H safe to buy?

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