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YYT 3T

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYT 3T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear fogs not working

Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear fogs not working

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,505 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 93,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 89,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 88,362 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2008 88,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,290 miles

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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YYT 3T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYT 3T, 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 YYT 3T registered?

YYT 3T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 January 1979.

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The MOT history for YYT 3T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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