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MLY 629P

1976 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,353 mi
Last recorded129,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Porsche 91187,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 629P
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,313 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 129,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,005 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 128,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 127,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 127,690 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 127,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 127,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 122,836 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 122,836 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 122,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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MLY 629P is a 1976 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 MLY 629P, 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 50 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLY 629P registered?

MLY 629P is a 1976 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 March 1976.

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