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HRK 130V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,352 mi
Last recorded167,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 130V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 167,352 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 165,410 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 160,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on track rod end (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 160,687 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 160,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 160,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 159,314 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 159,314 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 158,850 miles

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

engine smokes slightly

nearside front tyre to wear bar indicators

offside rear tyre to wear bar indicators

passenger seat removed

Fail 28 May 2014 158,847 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine smokes slightly

nearside front tyre to wear bar indicators

offside rear tyre to wear bar indicators

passenger seat removed

Pass 16 Jul 2013 158,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 157,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 145,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 144,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 144,235 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 142,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 141,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 140,616 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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HRK 130V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HRK 130V, 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.

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HRK 130V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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