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911 ASH

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 ASH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 110,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,362 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 109,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,433 miles

Signs of wear to both front discs.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 107,062 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both o/s drive shaft boots damaged

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding

tread low on both rear tyres

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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911 ASH is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 911 ASH, 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 911 ASH registered?

911 ASH is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is 911 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 ASH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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