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UHO 83V

1979 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,956 mi
Last recorded111,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHO 83V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 111,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

cover fitted to steering rack

r/n/s outer drive shaft gaitor split

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 111,954 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 111,954 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UHO 83V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UHO 83V, 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 UHO 83V registered?

UHO 83V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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