1978 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · BWX 317S
1978 Porsche 911 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1978. Recorded mileage 86,778 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 2993cc
BWX 317S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2007
- 86,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BWX 317S Mileage History
- 05/07/200686,708 mi
- 30/08/200686,760 mi+52 mi
- 31/08/200786,778 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BWX 317S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Porsche 911 (BWX 317S) between July 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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