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79 VT

1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,264 mi
Last recorded43,264 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration79 VT
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 39,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,345 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 39,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,787 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2007 34,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,450 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,727
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
position lamp(s) not working 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 6
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79 VT is a 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 79 VT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 35 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 79 VT registered?

79 VT is a 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 79 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 VT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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