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PBZ 9178

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 9178
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 164,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 164,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 164,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 163,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perisehed

Pass 6 Jun 2012 163,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 163,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PBZ 9178 is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PBZ 9178, 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 PBZ 9178 registered?

PBZ 9178 is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is PBZ 9178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 9178 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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