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BRD 438T

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 438T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,518 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play Inner rack end bushes have slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,499 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Over gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested Engine not idling correctly and has exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated binding cant test correctly (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated binding cant test correctl (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing Brokrn (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated binding cant test correctl (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Ravk end buses to tie rods worn (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange blowing (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,291 miles

Front O/Side tyre outer wall cracked.

Rear N/Side fog light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 80,587 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 80,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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BRD 438T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRD 438T, 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 BRD 438T registered?

BRD 438T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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