1979 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · 580 AD
1979 Porsche 911 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1979. Recorded mileage 183 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 2993cc
580 AD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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580 AD Mileage History
- 18/06/2025100,703 mi
- 17/06/2026158 mi-100,545 mi
- 02/07/2026183 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly -96,889 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
580 AD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Porsche 911 (580 AD) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has no projected pattern on beam meter. (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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