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AEF 385A

1979 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEF 385A
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 142,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 142,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 142,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,085 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,892 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,730 miles

rear brake discs distorted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

skirts fitted unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 141,087 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 141,069 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,699 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 140,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 140,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 140,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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AEF 385A is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AEF 385A, 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 AEF 385A registered?

AEF 385A is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is AEF 385A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEF 385A shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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