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MWK 894V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,948 mi
Last recorded142,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWK 894V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all flexible hoses corroded and perished (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad corrosion to rear axle assembly and front suspension lower arms

bad oil leaks but not dripping on the floor

bad surface corrosion to vehicle structure around rear axle mounting areas

near side rear parking brake effort low and only just achieved

all tyres badly perished and splitting and well over 10 years old

Pass 15 Mar 2024 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti-roll bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arch to sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 142,492 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 142,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 142,356 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 141,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 141,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 141,401 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 141,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 141,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 140,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 140,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 140,281 miles

Headlamp image poor

Oil leak o/s/r

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 140,281 miles

Headlamp image poor

Oil leak o/s/r

Pass 27 Mar 2009 140,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 140,708 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 138,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 139,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 138,861 miles

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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MWK 894V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MWK 894V, 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 MWK 894V registered?

MWK 894V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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