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BUC 73T

1979 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUC 73T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some of the rubber coverings on several plastic fuel pipe deteriorating

some surface cracking to both front tyres

Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some of the rubber coverings on several plastic fuel pipe deteriorating

some surface cracking to both front tyres

Pass 3 May 2013 53,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,486 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2010 52,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r seat belt slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2009 52,417 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 50,714 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 50,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,187 miles

damp patch around injector

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,107 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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BUC 73T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUC 73T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUC 73T registered?

BUC 73T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is BUC 73T safe to buy?

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