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DGJ 403S

1978 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 403S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,170 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 121,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 119,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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DGJ 403S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGJ 403S, 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 48 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 DGJ 403S registered?

DGJ 403S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is DGJ 403S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 403S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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