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FWX 51M

1974 Porsche 914

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,008 mi
Last recorded49,008 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Porsche 91464,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 51M
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 49,008 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,948 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/rear foglamp coming on with brake light

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,948 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 48,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 22 May 2017 48,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,948 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 48,576 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 48,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FWX 51M is a 1974 Porsche 914 in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,507 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 FWX 51M, 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 52 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWX 51M registered?

FWX 51M is a 1974 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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