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KTA 959V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTA 959V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 155,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 154,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 151,744 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 145,743 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 145,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o.s.f innerwing corroded,but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

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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KTA 959V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTA 959V, 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 KTA 959V registered?

KTA 959V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is KTA 959V safe to buy?

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