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GOF 126V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 126V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,435 miles

engine dry sump resevoir rusting

front brake hose ferrels badly rusted

front brakes slightly binding

front rollbar bushes worn

fuel tank rusting

rear fog lights not working

screen washers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2007 135,600 miles

front brake hose ferrels in poor condition

front rollbar outer bushes very worn

lift in n/s/f shock absorber

screen washers poor

slight knock from rear shocks

steering rack track rods inner bushes soft

Pass 14 Mar 2006 134,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 134,947 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake hose metal ferrels very rusty & thin.

front roll bar outer bushes very worn.

horn intermittently not working.

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel inner rims slightly buckled.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

o/s/f shock absorber top mounting plate rusty and thin.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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GOF 126V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GOF 126V, 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 GOF 126V registered?

GOF 126V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GOF 126V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 126V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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