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RYJ 277M

1974 Porsche 914

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

691 mi
Last recorded691 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Porsche 91464,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 277M
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 5,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 5,222 miles

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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RYJ 277M is a 1974 Porsche 914 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,507 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 RYJ 277M, 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 52 years old, this Porsche 914 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYJ 277M registered?

RYJ 277M is a 1974 Porsche 914, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RYJ 277M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYJ 277M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYJ 277M have outstanding finance?

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