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YFX 549T

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,380 mi
Last recorded54,380 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 549T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,311 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,174 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,926 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,643 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,507 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,098 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YFX 549T is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 YFX 549T, 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 48 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 YFX 549T registered?

YFX 549T is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is YFX 549T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFX 549T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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