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GVO 342J

1971 Porsche 914

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Porsche 91466,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 342J
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,937 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 85,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,226 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,127 miles

nearside steering rack boot starting to crack

Pass 10 Nov 2007 76,361 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and noise

Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,447 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s handbrake efficiency low

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2006 74,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s handbrake efficiency low

some play in both front wheel bearings

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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GVO 342J is a 1971 Porsche 914 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVO 342J, 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 55 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVO 342J registered?

GVO 342J is a 1971 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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