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ARL 641T

1979 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 641T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,498 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 107,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 107,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear foglight not working (not testable item)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,696 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 106,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fog lamp warning light slightly dim

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

All 4 CV boots at rear are insecure

Fog light switch illumination dim

Movement in driveshafts, both sides, as though locking devices are missing

NSR CV joint has slight wear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,450 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 25 Jun 2008 99,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,404 miles

slight wear in both front shock absorbers internally

Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 97,095 miles

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

Nearside 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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ARL 641T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ARL 641T, 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 ARL 641T registered?

ARL 641T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 June 1979.

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