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DPL 27T

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 27T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,892 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,357 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,031 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,192 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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DPL 27T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DPL 27T, 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 DPL 27T registered?

DPL 27T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is DPL 27T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 27T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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