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PORSCHE 9111979 · 3.0L PETROL

SOU 5

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1979 PORSCHE 911 is a PETROL vehicle with a 2993cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 24,490.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1979
Engine
2993cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 24,490 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a recovery from a failure in September 2024, where the engine produced excessive carbon monoxide emissions. The fact that the vehicle passed the subsequent test suggests the emissions issue was addressed effectively and is now operating correctly. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 47-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 521 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between November 2020 and September 2024, during which the car covered only 38 miles. This pattern indicates the vehicle is subject to long-term storage rather than being a daily driver. While this limits wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of perished rubber-based components, fluid degradation, and brake corrosion due to static operation. A buyer should focus their inspection on the braking system and suspension, as the 2020 test flagged a nearside rear service brake binding at 24,273 miles. Given the long periods of inactivity, a physical inspection must verify that the calipers remain free moving and that brake lines have not perished. The buyer should also examine the age of tyres, fuel hoses, and suspension bushings, as these components often fail due to age and oxidation rather than mileage alone.

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Free vehicle health score

75
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 16, 2026, 01:55 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Porsche 911 (SOU 5) from 1979 show a total of 3 MOT tests between September 2024 and October 2025.

With 2 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 67%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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