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NSV 389

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSV 389
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 148,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Screw in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake back plate missing

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 148,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 147,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 147,547 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 147,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing deterioration

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 147,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 147,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 146,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 146,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 146,715 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 146,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 146,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 146,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,468 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 145,468 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 145,149 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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NSV 389 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSV 389, 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 NSV 389 registered?

NSV 389 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is NSV 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSV 389 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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