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ROB 444R

1979 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,748 mi
Last recorded70,748 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 444R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,013 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished severely

Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjusted both jets (8.2.3)

Rear both rear tyres perished severely

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,333 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,556 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,925 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 62,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 62,745 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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ROB 444R is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ROB 444R, 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 ROB 444R registered?

ROB 444R is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is ROB 444R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 444R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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