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CXI 703

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,000 mi
Last recorded185,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 703
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 185,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 185,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 185,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Secondary plate on the B piller cut, advise undersealing the area

Pass 11 Sep 2024 185,000 miles

Interior door handle broken, but what’s left will open the door from inside. Advise a new door handle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Secondary plate on B piller cut and modified, advise under sealing back of B piller

Pass 15 Sep 2023 185,000 miles

Secondary plate on B piller cut and modified, advise under sealing back of B piller

Pass 20 Sep 2022 185,000 miles

Secondary plate on B piller modified and cut, advise under sealing back of B piller

Fail 14 Sep 2022 185,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both pop up lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Pop up lamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Pop up lamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Secondary plate on B piller modified and cut, advise under sealing back of B piller

Pass 11 Sep 2020 185,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Secondary plate on inner wing looks like it’s been adjusted and torn, it’s within 30cm of the seatbelt mount. Advise undersealing the back of the B piller

Fail 3 Sep 2020 185,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Secondary plate on inner wing looks like it’s been adjusted and torn, it’s within 30cm of the seatbelt mount. Advise undersealing the back of the B piller

Pass 2 Sep 2019 185,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 183,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 183,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 182,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 182,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 181,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 181,127 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 181,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 181,102 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 180,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 178,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 178,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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CXI 703 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CXI 703, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CXI 703 registered?

CXI 703 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is CXI 703 safe to buy?

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