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RFM 893V

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,732 mi
Last recorded127,732 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 893V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,729 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,467 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 127,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 126,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 126,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 125,726 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 125,726 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 124,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 124,902 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RFM 893V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFM 893V, 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 RFM 893V registered?

RFM 893V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is RFM 893V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 893V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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