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OJY 598

1979 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,438 mi
Last recorded125,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 598
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,267 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 124,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 122,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 122,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B'piller (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both rear going white (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slightly worn u/j joint in coloum (2.2.A.1b)

offside front brake draging on slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside rear stop lamp slightly deterorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,265 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 115,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 115,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front inner wing panel corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 115,321 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 115,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 114,711 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 114,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,042 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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OJY 598 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Green 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 OJY 598, 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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OJY 598 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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