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GVG 809Y

1979 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,509 mi
Last recorded194,509 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 809Y
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 May 2018 194,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 189,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 188,081 miles

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil weep

Pass 6 Sep 2006 187,927 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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GVG 809Y is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVG 809Y, 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

How do I check the history of GVG 809Y?

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What year was GVG 809Y registered?

GVG 809Y is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GVG 809Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 809Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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