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XUY 162V

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,967 mi
Last recorded140,967 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 162V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 13,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,759 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 138,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 138,464 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 136,739 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 136,737 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 135,654 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 133,447 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XUY 162V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XUY 162V, 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 XUY 162V registered?

XUY 162V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XUY 162V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUY 162V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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