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WWW 958

1978 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,981 mi
Last recorded52,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWW 958
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,981 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 52,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2011 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 52,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,922 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 51,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,546 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,350 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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WWW 958 is a 1978 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 WWW 958, 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 48 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 WWW 958 registered?

WWW 958 is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WWW 958 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWW 958 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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