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XFB 920T

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,499 mi
Last recorded86,499 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFB 920T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,555 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 85,555 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 85,555 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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XFB 920T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFB 920T, 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 XFB 920T registered?

XFB 920T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is XFB 920T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFB 920T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFB 920T have outstanding finance?

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