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HVN 591V

1980 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,851 mi
Last recorded42,851 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Porsche 911101,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 591V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,572 miles

brake lights working ok but 1 appeares to be brighter

drivers seat belt webbing fraying

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 42,394 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nsf wheel arch welding on bulkhead not complete lots of holes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 41,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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HVN 591V is a 1980 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVN 591V, 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 HVN 591V registered?

HVN 591V is a 1980 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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