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911 RRT

1978 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,717 mi
Last recorded64,717 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 RRT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,717 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,717 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,039 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 64,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,517 miles

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,557 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 56,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RRT is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 RRT, 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 48 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 RRT registered?

911 RRT is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is 911 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 RRT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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