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FVX 911T

1978 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 911T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,831 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 74,831 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,828 miles

exhaust recirculate pipe corroded

n/s and o/s front brakes binding

n/s and o/s step sills coroded

rear swing arm end caps coroded

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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FVX 911T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 FVX 911T, 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 48 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 FVX 911T registered?

FVX 911T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is FVX 911T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVX 911T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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