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16 FAE

1978 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,872 mi
Last recorded88,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 FAE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 88,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,946 miles

Number Plate characters appear closer together but still legible

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,272 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 86,254 miles

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

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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16 FAE is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 16 FAE, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 16 FAE registered?

16 FAE is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is 16 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 FAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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