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DPL 74T

1979 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,520 mi
Last recorded8,520 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 74T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 8,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 8,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 3 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 240,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 164,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s & n/s outersills corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 164,725 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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DPL 74T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPL 74T, 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 DPL 74T registered?

DPL 74T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is DPL 74T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 74T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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