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RYB 960V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,321 mi
Last recorded83,321 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 960V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,700 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,680 miles

Nearside sill rib rusty

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside sill rib rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside sill rib rusty

Nearside sill rib rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,492 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RYB 960V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RYB 960V, 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 RYB 960V registered?

RYB 960V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is RYB 960V safe to buy?

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