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187 LEH

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,127 mi
Last recorded123,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration187 LEH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,125 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 109,498 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 107,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 104,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 104,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,256 miles

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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187 LEH is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 108,193 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 187 LEH, 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 47 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 187 LEH registered?

187 LEH is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is 187 LEH safe to buy?

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