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XMW 994T

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

129,027 mi
Last recorded129,027 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 994T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,485 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Wheel binding not excessive

Offside Rear Pipework damaged, connecting to the exhaust manifold

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 128,485 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Corrosion under vehicle

Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Wheel binding not excessive

Offside Rear Pipework damaged, connecting to the exhaust manifold

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,448 miles

fog light not working

light corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2019 127,448 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fog light not working

light corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lighs flashing farst.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 127,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake uneven.

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lighs flashing farst.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is very low.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 124,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is very low.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,353 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,353 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,159 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort is low.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,031 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,031 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,951 miles

N/s hand brake efficiency slightly low.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 116,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 116,051 miles

N/s hand brake efficiency slightly low.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,162 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

N/s hand brake efficiency low.

Unable to open tailgate.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,226 miles

corrosion starting under sill cover on offside

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaitor split

oil leak from engine

return spring broken on what looks like heater air valve

Fail 8 Oct 2008 108,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion starting under sill cover on offside

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaitor split

oil leak from engine

return spring broken on what looks like heater air valve

Pass 2 Oct 2007 107,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 105,741 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 105,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

N/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 97,358 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 97,358 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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XMW 994T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XMW 994T, 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.

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What year was XMW 994T registered?

XMW 994T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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