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HHZ 229

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

232,151 mi
Last recorded232,151 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHZ 229
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 232,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 232,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 232,151 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 231,934 miles

Vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 15 Mar 2016 231,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 231,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 230,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 230,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 230,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 229,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 227,852 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 227,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 226,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 224,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,274 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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HHZ 229 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HHZ 229, 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 HHZ 229 registered?

HHZ 229 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HHZ 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHZ 229 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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