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DPK 253T

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,269 mi
Last recorded62,269 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 253T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 62,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 107,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,365 miles

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Fail 15 May 2017 107,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 106,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 105,166 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 105,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 104,404 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 103,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,405 miles

both front tyres worn on egdes

chip to screen

Fail 29 Apr 2010 103,402 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on egdes

chip to screen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,836 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake balance uneven. O/S slow

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,249 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 May 2007 101,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 101,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s number plate light flickers slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2006 100,713 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 100,693 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DPK 253T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DPK 253T, 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 DPK 253T registered?

DPK 253T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is DPK 253T safe to buy?

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