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1278 NC

1985 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1278 NC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,415 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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1278 NC is a 1985 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 99,183 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 1278 NC, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1278 NC registered?

1278 NC is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is 1278 NC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1278 NC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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