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ELH 118T

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 118T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,135 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 13 Mar 2008 106,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,057 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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ELH 118T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELH 118T, 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.

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What year was ELH 118T registered?

ELH 118T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ELH 118T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELH 118T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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