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JOO 170V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,295 mi
Last recorded174,295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 170V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 174,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 173,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 173,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 173,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 172,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 172,178 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 171,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 171,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 170,698 miles

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 169,870 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 169,859 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 169,584 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 169,451 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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JOO 170V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JOO 170V, 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 JOO 170V registered?

JOO 170V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is JOO 170V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOO 170V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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