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XUY 288V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 288V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,383 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 94,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,049 miles

full engine trat fitted.

slight wheel bearing play near side reae.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 89,935 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 288V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUY 288V, 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 288V registered?

XUY 288V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is XUY 288V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUY 288V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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