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860 ARK

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3258cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,373 mi
Last recorded19,373 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 ARK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,258cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,373 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 18,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,169 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 18,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,894 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,164 miles

rear number plate cracked. †

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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860 ARK is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,258cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 860 ARK, 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 860 ARK registered?

860 ARK is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is 860 ARK safe to buy?

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