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5408 NX

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,184 mi
Last recorded161,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5408 NX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,775 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 8 Jul 2015 158,522 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 28 Apr 2014 157,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 24 Apr 2014 157,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 19 Jun 2012 156,253 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 154,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 152,584 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 152,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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5408 NX is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 5408 NX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5408 NX registered?

5408 NX is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 1979.

Is 5408 NX safe to buy?

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