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CHU 138A

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 138A
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (corrosion by rear jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,380 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 115,380 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 114,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering coloum insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2013 113,968 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 113,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,477 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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CHU 138A is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CHU 138A, 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 CHU 138A registered?

CHU 138A is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is CHU 138A safe to buy?

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