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SAB 71V

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,869 mi
Last recorded33,869 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 71V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,806 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,775 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,743 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,720 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 33,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,698 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp washer jets not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,648 miles

NS headlamp washer jet not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamps not working.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

NS headlamp washer jet not working

NSR brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamps not working.

Steering wheel horn pad insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2011 33,622 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,595 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,130 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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SAB 71V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 SAB 71V, 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

How do I check the history of SAB 71V?

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What year was SAB 71V registered?

SAB 71V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is SAB 71V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 71V 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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