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SXI 1841

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,436 mi
Last recorded175,436 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 1841
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 175,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 175,436 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside and nearside front brake discs thin.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 175,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 174,473 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 174,473 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pads low †rear brake discs rusty †n/s/f tyre age cracks

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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SXI 1841 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXI 1841, 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 SXI 1841 registered?

SXI 1841 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is SXI 1841 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 1841 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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