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HVG 764L

1977 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,544 mi
Last recorded155,544 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1977 Porsche Carrera148,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 764L
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 155,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 151,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 151,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 151,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 150,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 150,579 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 150,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 150,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 149,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2010 149,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 144,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 142,734 miles

N/S/R Inner driveshaft boot split.

O/S Handbrake performance down slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 138,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 138,444 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 136,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 136,948 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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HVG 764L is a 1977 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1977 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 148,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVG 764L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Porsche Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 764L registered?

HVG 764L is a 1977 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 7 April 1977.

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