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FOX 828V

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 828V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 135,899 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 132,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 123,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2019 120,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing by battery and also offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 115,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2016 115,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 115,131 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2015 113,099 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 113,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 110,699 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 109,550 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,588 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,518 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 103,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,921 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,914 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog light is fitted but is not working

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 101,938 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

off side front tyre on limit 1.6mm

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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FOX 828V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FOX 828V, 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 FOX 828V registered?

FOX 828V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is FOX 828V safe to buy?

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