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GKV 394T

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,605 mi
Last recorded140,605 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 394T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 140,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 140,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 140,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 139,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 139,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 137,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 137,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 137,441 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 133,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 132,880 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 132,245 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 132,244 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level warning switch ..wire broken

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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GKV 394T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKV 394T, 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 GKV 394T registered?

GKV 394T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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