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HIJ 265

1979 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,632 mi
Last recorded2,632 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIJ 265
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 2,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 116 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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)

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

n/s washer jet weak

o/s/f wheel rim dented

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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HIJ 265 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 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 HIJ 265, 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 HIJ 265 registered?

HIJ 265 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is HIJ 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIJ 265 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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