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WMR 929T

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMR 929T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively stiff to rotate by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 140,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer jet not working but still sufficient wash to windscreen

minor hole in nsr floor pan

Pass 20 Jun 2016 139,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in nearside rear floor pan

Pass 20 Nov 2014 139,147 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 139,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 137,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 137,759 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 134,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 134,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 134,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 133,496 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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WMR 929T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WMR 929T, 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 WMR 929T registered?

WMR 929T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is WMR 929T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMR 929T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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