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HLH 804T

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,842 mi
Last recorded150,842 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 804T
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 149,942 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 149,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 148,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 147,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 147,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 147,537 miles

direction indicators rate of flash and intensity poor may soon require attention

Pass 15 Feb 2012 147,196 miles

rear fog lamps fitted but not working

Fail 14 Feb 2012 141,794 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear fog lamps fitted but not working

Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 146,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 146,053 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2008 144,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 141,552 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 141,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 139,140 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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HLH 804T is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLH 804T, 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 HLH 804T registered?

HLH 804T is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1979.

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