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KAU 835V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 835V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,487 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,144 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 120,686 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 120,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 111,083 miles

snall lump on outer wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,543 miles

small lump on outer wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,224 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 95,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 93,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KAU 835V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KAU 835V, 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 KAU 835V registered?

KAU 835V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is KAU 835V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 835V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAU 835V have outstanding finance?

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