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DYF 956V

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,942 mi
Last recorded150,942 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYF 956V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 150,331 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 150,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 9 Mar 2020 150,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 149,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 149,973 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 149,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 147,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 147,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has age related cracks

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2014 146,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has age related cracks

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,931 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 144,454 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IN POOR CONDITION.

SLIGHT UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Fail 22 Jan 2010 144,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IN POOR CONDITION.

SLIGHT UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Pass 26 Jan 2009 143,472 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 143,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

CORROSION ON FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES

SOME DRAG ON N/S REAR BRAKE

WEAR IN ALL FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 4 Jan 2008 142,538 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 142,538 miles

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

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

SOME WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO CALIPERS

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 142,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 142,003 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 142,019 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s vehicle b pillars

corrosion on under body metal brake pipes

some unbalance of front service brakes

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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DYF 956V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DYF 956V, 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 DYF 956V registered?

DYF 956V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is DYF 956V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYF 956V shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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