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VCG 43V

1979 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Porsche 911108,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 43V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,115 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 115,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,125 miles

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depths wearing low (2mm)(225/50R16 92W)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 115,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depths wearing low (2mm)(225/50R16 92W)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,954 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 114,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,529 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 113,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

holes and coroded near batry tray

n/s/r lenze cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 112,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,725 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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VCG 43V is a 1979 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCG 43V, 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 VCG 43V registered?

VCG 43V is a 1979 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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