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914 XKM

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,027 mi
Last recorded55,027 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration914 XKM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 55,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,944 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,940 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,715 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 54,713 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both outer 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,547 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,963 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 53,963 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,773 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,757 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,480 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

All tyres perishing

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

NSF and NSR valve caps missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 51,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 51,862 miles

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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914 XKM is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 914 XKM, 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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914 XKM is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 June 1979.

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