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NIL 9771

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,740 mi
Last recorded126,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9771
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 126,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 126,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 126,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

front and rear pads getting low advise replacement

front discs starting to corrode

nearside rear shock starting to leak

oil leak

oil leaks

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2006 125,958 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NIL 9771 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIL 9771, 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 NIL 9771 registered?

NIL 9771 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 August 1979.

Is NIL 9771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 9771 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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