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RDD 3M

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,465 mi
Last recorded190,465 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 3M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 190,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 189,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads low

Offside Front Slight play in strutt

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 189,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 189,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 188,080 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 188,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several holes (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 186,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 186,501 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose mounting bolt not fully tightened up (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 184,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 183,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 183,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 182,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 182,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 182,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 182,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 181,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 181,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 180,764 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 9 Nov 2007 180,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2006 176,412 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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RDD 3M is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDD 3M, 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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RDD 3M is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1979.

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