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BYH 735T

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYH 735T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,100 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,064 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,061 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,933 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Only one washer jet on each side working correctly

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Slight leak of grease from nearside outer cv gaiter clip

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,595 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

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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BYH 735T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYH 735T, 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 BYH 735T registered?

BYH 735T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 July 1979.

Is BYH 735T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYH 735T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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