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MDF 643V

1979 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 643V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,507 miles

Offside Rear Fog Light Not Working

Fail 9 Apr 2025 134,507 miles

Offside Rear Fog Light Not Working

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 134,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 134,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 133,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 133,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 131,719 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 129,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 129,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 127,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 10 Jul 2010 126,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 126,438 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM PIPES INSIDE O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 17 May 2007 125,698 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW,ON 16% LIMIT

Pass 9 May 2006 123,733 miles

O/S/F SEATBELT WEBBING FRAYING ON EDGES

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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MDF 643V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MDF 643V, 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 MDF 643V registered?

MDF 643V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is MDF 643V safe to buy?

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