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GJI 729

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

170,115 mi
Last recorded170,115 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 729
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 170,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 169,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 169,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 169,079 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 168,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 167,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 165,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 164,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 164,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 163,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 162,053 miles

Advise on slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2011 160,945 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY/ OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 159,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 158,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 157,453 miles

both rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 156,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 155,484 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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GJI 729 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GJI 729, 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 GJI 729 registered?

GJI 729 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is GJI 729 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJI 729 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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