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GEL 454L

1972 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,636 mi
Last recorded13,636 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 454L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,636 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 13,633 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,618 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 13,618 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,211 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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GEL 454L is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GEL 454L, 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.

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What year was GEL 454L registered?

GEL 454L is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is GEL 454L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 454L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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