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BYP 153T

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 153T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 88,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,262 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 87,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,213 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 86,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BYP 153T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White 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 BYP 153T, 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 BYP 153T registered?

BYP 153T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BYP 153T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 153T 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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