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GCF 558V

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 558V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,018 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 148,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 148,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 148,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 148,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

rear fog tell tales not working

unable too check nearside front wheel bearing brake binding

Pass 7 Jul 2011 148,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ns rear no plate light bulb replaced

some areas of underside need cleaning and waxoiling

Pass 25 Jun 2010 148,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 148,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 148,040 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear fog light not working

Fail 13 May 2009 148,040 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear fog light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2008 147,952 miles

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they pass through the body

Pass 2 Mar 2007 147,542 miles

unable to fully examine brake master cylinder as it is covered by insulation

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they pass the body of car

Pass 2 Mar 2006 146,741 miles

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they pass inside of car

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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GCF 558V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,956cc 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 GCF 558V, 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 GCF 558V registered?

GCF 558V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GCF 558V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 558V 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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