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FXI 193

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,166 mi
Last recorded17,166 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 193
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,166 miles

Non mandatory rear fog lamps not working

Fail 7 Dec 2016 17,166 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non mandatory rear fog lamps not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,166 miles

o/s inner wing corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,166 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner wing corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,843 miles

corrosion in offside inner wing area below chassis plate close to needing repair for mot

general corrosion present throughout vehicle including sill panels , jacking points ,suspension mounts and components

offside rear brake disc corroding , suspect lack of vehicle use , would mean brakes would benefit from overhaul

park brake performance at lower limits nearside rear reading showing lowest reading of two

rear fog lamps not working

rear metal brake pipes by gearbox corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,837 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

corrosion in offside inner wing area below chassis plate close to needing repair for mot

general corrosion present throughout vehicle including sill panels , jacking points ,suspension mounts and components

offside rear brake disc corroding , suspect lack of vehicle use , would mean brakes would benefit from overhaul

park brake performance at lower limits nearside rear reading showing lowest reading of two

rear fog lamps not working

rear metal brake pipes by gearbox corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,770 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 15,766 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Evidence of under body and rear chassis members rusting.

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Rusting at front inner wings and arches.

Sills covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at front wheels.

Pass 10 May 2006 15,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 15,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FXI 193 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FXI 193, 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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FXI 193 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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