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HHU 523V

1980 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 523V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,944 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,574 miles

both headlamp images poor

both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2011 98,374 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both headlamp images poor

both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,574 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,574 miles

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

headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate!

Pass 11 Nov 2008 98,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s headlight has condensation

smell of fuel around n/s/f underside, but no sign of leak

Fail 2 May 2007 98,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,758 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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HHU 523V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,738 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 HHU 523V, 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 46 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 HHU 523V registered?

HHU 523V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 July 1980.

Is HHU 523V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 523V shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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