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FVL 845X

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 845X
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,008 miles

note hair line cracks in between tread on all tyres

Fail 23 Feb 2016 147,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive emissions not done (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

note hair line cracks in between tread on all tyres

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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FVL 845X is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVL 845X, 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 FVL 845X registered?

FVL 845X is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is FVL 845X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 845X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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