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6285 NE

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,202 mi
Last recorded74,202 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6285 NE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,616 miles

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low

Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,616 miles

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,490 miles

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight movement in hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low

Pass 22 May 2017 73,328 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,496 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low - o/s readings lower (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 May 2016 72,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake readings low - o/s readings lower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,848 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 71,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,601 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

offside rear handbrake effort slightly down

rear fog light not working

small cuts to nearside front tyre

wipers dont stop in parked position

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,786 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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6285 NE is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 6285 NE, 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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6285 NE is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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