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FOV 881V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,121 mi
Last recorded63,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOV 881V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,121 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,225 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 94,554 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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FOV 881V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOV 881V, 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 FOV 881V registered?

FOV 881V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FOV 881V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOV 881V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOV 881V have outstanding finance?

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