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HGY 78K

1972 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,197 mi
Last recorded14,197 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 78K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,681cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,197 miles

chip in screen

Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 3,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 30,832 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HGY 78K is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,681cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGY 78K, 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 HGY 78K?

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What year was HGY 78K registered?

HGY 78K is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is HGY 78K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 78K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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