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EGY 498T

1979 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGY 498T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 43,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 42,556 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 42,430 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,206 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,053 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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EGY 498T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGY 498T, 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 EGY 498T registered?

EGY 498T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EGY 498T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGY 498T shows 24 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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