1979 Porsche 911 3.0L Petrol · XJZ 8796
1979 Porsche 911 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1979. Recorded mileage 46,248 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XJZ 8796 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 46,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XJZ 8796 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Porsche 911 (XJZ 8796) between December 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
XJZ 8796 Mileage History
- 28/12/202238,779 mi
- 23/09/202646,248 mi+7,469 mi
Average of roughly 1,999 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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