1978 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · TAO 829S
1978 Porsche 911 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 109,401 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TAO 829S Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 109,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TAO 829S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1978 Porsche 911 (TAO 829S) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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