1972 PORSCHE 9112.7L PETROL

The most recent MOT on record is a clean pass from November 2022, but with the current date being May 2026, this certificate is now over three and a half years old. While the 2022 test recorded no defects, the significant time gap means the vehicle has been driven without a mandatory safety inspection for a considerable period. The condition trend appears to be improving based on the historical data. The vehicle suffered failures in 2017 and 2019 related to lights, wheel bearings, and braking efficiency, but by 2022 these issues had been rectified or were no longer present. The 2019 test specifically noted that the front brakes were imbalanced and the handbrake effort was on the minimum, suggesting the braking system required remedial work at that time which seems to have been successful. The mileage of 52,876 miles is exceptionally low for a 54-year-old vehicle, averaging less than 1,000 miles per year. This low usage strongly suggests the car has been used sparingly or potentially stored for long periods. While this limits mechanical wear from driving, it introduces risks associated with deterioration from lack of use, such as corroded brake lines, seized callipers, or degraded rubber components, which aligns with the braking fluctuations noted in the 2019 history. You should prioritise a comprehensive inspection of the braking system, specifically checking for seized callipers or corroded lines due to the low usage and previous imbalance issues. Inspect the front wheel bearings carefully for any play, as this was a noted failure in the past.