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BRD 471T

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,195 mi
Last recorded6,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 471T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 6,195 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 5,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 26 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 14 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 159,839 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 157,685 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 157,682 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 155,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 154,593 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 153,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 152,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 150,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 148,966 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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BRD 471T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 471T, 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 471T registered?

BRD 471T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is BRD 471T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 471T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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