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SMW 205G

1969 Porsche 912

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1969 Porsche 91230,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 205G
MakePorsche
Model912
Year1969
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 64,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,020 miles

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

unable to view all underside brake pipes due to vehicle design

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

unable to view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

brake pedal free travel seems excessive

unable to view underside brake pipes due to vehicle design

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,160 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,982 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,638 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,627 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 912?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
Stop lamp not working 76
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
brake binding 73
Direction indicator incorrect colour 67
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SMW 205G is a 1969 Porsche 912 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1969 Porsche 912 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 30,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 912 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 205G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 912 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 57 years old, this Porsche 912 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMW 205G registered?

SMW 205G is a 1969 Porsche 912, first registered on 12 May 1969.

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