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947 FPE

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,071 mi
Last recorded65,071 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration947 FPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 65,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,843 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,843 miles

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

corrosion to near side inner sill

corrosion under passenger seat

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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947 FPE is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 947 FPE, 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 947 FPE registered?

947 FPE is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is 947 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 947 FPE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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