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HAM 15H

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAM 15H
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,638 miles

Front Inner Shock absorbers worn/feeplay at sliding joint.

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge wearing.

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,274 miles

Nearside Rear Engine oil leak.

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight free play at both front shock absorbers.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,533 miles

oil leaks

slight play in both inner track rod arms

slight play in both inner track rod arms

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks

slight play in both inner track rod arms

slight play in both inner track rod arms

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,825 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 80,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,837 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,201 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all brake discs surface corrosion

both front brake hoses metal ends corroded

both nearside front and offside front steering rack joints worn

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front macpherson strut worn at bush/sliding gland

nearside front window in-op

nearside headlamp pattern poor-dull

offside front window faulty operation-glass insecure

offside rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all brake discs surface corrosion

both front brake hoses metal ends corroded

both nearside front and offside front steering rack joints worn

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front macpherson strut worn at bush/sliding gland

nearside front window in-op

nearside headlamp pattern poor-dull

offside front window faulty operation-glass insecure

offside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,127 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,127 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,201 miles

offside and nearside front suspension shock absorbers somme movement when suspension hanging

Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front suspension shock absorbers somme movement when suspension hanging

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,067 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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HAM 15H is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 HAM 15H, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAM 15H registered?

HAM 15H is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is HAM 15H safe to buy?

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