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WAM 911T

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 911T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 87,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,810 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,604 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,387 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,292 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,250 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,069 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,859 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,822 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,054 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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WAM 911T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAM 911T, 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 WAM 911T registered?

WAM 911T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is WAM 911T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAM 911T shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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