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JYG 911V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYG 911V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 141,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 141,594 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,587 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/sf brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2014 141,587 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/sf brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 141,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

both front brake discs back plates very rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake pipes made slightly out of shape

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2006 141,309 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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JYG 911V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JYG 911V, 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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What year was JYG 911V registered?

JYG 911V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is JYG 911V safe to buy?

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