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SGK 28V

1979 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,737 mi
Last recorded4,737 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 28V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 4,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 4,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 4,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 4,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 3,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 3,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 1,672 miles

offside front outer door sill corrodeing

rear exhaust section damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2016 1,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front outer door sill corrodeing

rear exhaust section damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 840 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Feb 2014 412,205 miles

slight freeplay o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 141,998 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is very close to fouling on oil cooler pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2011 140,996 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

number plate lights poor

Fail 28 Jul 2011 140,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

number plate lights poor

Pass 29 Jul 2010 139,464 miles

stone chips in n/s head lamp glass

Pass 19 Jun 2009 136,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 134,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 131,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel slighty rough

Fail 8 May 2007 131,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel slighty rough

Pass 25 Apr 2006 128,518 miles

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

oil leak

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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SGK 28V 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 68.4%.

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 SGK 28V, 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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SGK 28V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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