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AFX 59A

1966 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1966 Porsche 91140,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 59A
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 96,224 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,850 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,739 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at sump

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,312 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 94,284 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 93,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 93,811 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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AFX 59A is a 1966 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 40,797 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 AFX 59A, 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 60 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 AFX 59A registered?

AFX 59A is a 1966 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 June 1966.

Is AFX 59A safe to buy?

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