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SGH 715V

1979 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,014 mi
Last recorded86,014 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 715V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 85,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 6,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 6,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 6,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 6,275 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 6,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 6,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 145,883 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 145,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 145,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 145,883 miles

Corrosion to NSF floor pan, outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to NSR shockabsorber turret outside of prescribed area

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 145,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Corrosion to NSF floor pan, outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to NSR shockabsorber turret outside of prescribed area

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 145,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 145,853 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 145,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 145,883 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Sep 2009 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

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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SGH 715V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGH 715V, 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 SGH 715V registered?

SGH 715V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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