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DRJ 470L

1972 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,769 mi
Last recorded96,769 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 470L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 96,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,972 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 99,415 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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DRJ 470L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DRJ 470L, 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

How do I check the history of DRJ 470L?

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What year was DRJ 470L registered?

DRJ 470L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is DRJ 470L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRJ 470L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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