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EFX 704T

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,492 mi
Last recorded121,492 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 704T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,492 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,492 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 120,369 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2016 120,369 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 119,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,480 miles

all tyres perishing

light surface corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,218 miles

underbody very rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2012 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to offside front floor pan

underbody very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 118,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 118,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 116,660 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 116,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING †SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS †REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS BUSHS PEELING

Pass 25 Aug 2006 114,733 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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EFX 704T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EFX 704T, 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 EFX 704T registered?

EFX 704T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EFX 704T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 704T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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