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CHB 500V

1979 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,763 mi
Last recorded89,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHB 500V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 89,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 89,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,689 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 83,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,199 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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CHB 500V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHB 500V, 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 CHB 500V registered?

CHB 500V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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