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AYX 833T

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 833T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 May 2016 102,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 102,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,213 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 100,639 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear spoiler slightly insecure.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,578 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,756 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,756 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 92,016 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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AYX 833T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AYX 833T, 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 AYX 833T registered?

AYX 833T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is AYX 833T safe to buy?

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