MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r outer c/v gaiter split
o/s/f tyre starting to crack on tread and outer wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
steering arm bushes have slight play.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear no.plate delaminating
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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E579 EPG is a 1988 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1988 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 93,142 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 E579 EPG, 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 38 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E579 EPG is a 1988 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 February 1988.
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