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KAO 194V

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

218,044 mi
Last recorded218,044 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAO 194V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 218,044 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 218,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 218,037 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 218,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2008 218,037 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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KAO 194V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KAO 194V, 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 KAO 194V registered?

KAO 194V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is KAO 194V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAO 194V shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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