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B779 GJM

1985 Porsche 911 Targa

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,839 mi
Last recorded171,839 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 GJM
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 171,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 170,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 169,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 168,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 168,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 167,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 166,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 166,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 165,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 165,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres rubbing on wheel arches but only on susspenion movement

Fail 28 May 2015 165,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres rubbing on wheel arches but only on susspenion movement

Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 163,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 163,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 161,445 miles

front tyres have damage to side walls

Fail 9 Mar 2010 161,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres have damage to side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2009 159,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 156,835 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 156,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/s brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 5 Sep 2007 156,754 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering & suspension componants not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2006 154,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 154,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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B779 GJM is a 1985 Porsche 911 Targa in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B779 GJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B779 GJM registered?

B779 GJM is a 1985 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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