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LNW 21L

1979 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,543 mi
Last recorded72,543 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNW 21L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,543 miles

slight weep from fuel tank aera

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Very slight weep from the Fuel tank area

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 72,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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LNW 21L is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LNW 21L, 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 LNW 21L registered?

LNW 21L is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LNW 21L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNW 21L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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