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930 REN

1979 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,154 mi
Last recorded5,154 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration930 REN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 5,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 1,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing on inside

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing on inside

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 43 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2014 92,710 miles

All four wheel centre caps missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 May 2014 92,600 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

All four wheel centre caps missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 91,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 91,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 91,573 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 88,047 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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930 REN is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 930 REN, 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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930 REN is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 February 1979.

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