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A911 SDM

1990 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 SDM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,611 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 128,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,813 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 120,809 miles

All direction indicators not working All indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 28 Jul 2017 117,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,236 miles

Offside step has surface rust

small chips in winscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2015 114,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside step has surface rust

small chips in winscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,585 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 110,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,339 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 105,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,927 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 99,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 95,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,963 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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A911 SDM is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 A911 SDM, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A911 SDM registered?

A911 SDM is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is A911 SDM safe to buy?

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