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BRD 778T

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 778T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 107,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 8,388 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 8,387 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 8,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 7,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 7,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 200,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 7,367 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2015 7,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,354 miles

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

nearside rear tyre have worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 7,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre have worn on inside edge

offside and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 7,257 miles

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

both rear driveshaft coupling gaiters slightly insecure

Fail 1 May 2014 72,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear driveshaft coupling gaiters slightly insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 5,749 miles

oil leak from cooler pipes in offside front wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,446 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 3,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,504 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 2,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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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BRD 778T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BRD 778T, 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 BRD 778T registered?

BRD 778T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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