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OAH 402V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,837 mi
Last recorded54,837 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 402V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,532 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 54,038 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 54,037 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lamps do not operate without dip beam coming on (1.1.A.3f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,869 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAH 402V 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 66.7%.

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 OAH 402V, 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 OAH 402V registered?

OAH 402V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 November 1979.

Is OAH 402V safe to buy?

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