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NXI 973

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 973
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 135,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner wing holed, just outside seatbelt anchor area

Oil leak engine area ()

both front saddle bushes perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,111 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

light output at dip beam only just met

slight play at both steering arms

slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Dec 2016 132,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.14 limit 4.50 (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying at edge (5.2.2a)

light out put at dip beam only just met

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes slightly sticky

slight play at both steering arms

slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front edge of fuel tank corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inpection of some prescribed areas

some oil leaks at engine

Fail 6 Mar 2015 131,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front edge of fuel tank corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inpection of some prescribed areas

some oil leaks at engine

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,454 miles

some corrosion at rear of sills beside jacking points

some oil leakage at engine

Fail 24 Feb 2012 129,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some oil leakage at engine

Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 128,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes worn some movement

Pass 5 Mar 2010 128,027 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 127,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 127,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear foglamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2008 124,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 122,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 122,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2006 121,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 121,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NXI 973 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NXI 973, 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.

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NXI 973 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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