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B16 SMR

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SMR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,304 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 75,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 74,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,246 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,254 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,044 miles

Both front anti roll bar links top ball joint gaiters are split.

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)

The berake pad wear indicator lamp is on.

The nearside front tyre is wearing low on its outer edge and is starting to perish. All tyres show signs of perishing,

The rear brake hose ferrells are starting to corrode.(both sides)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,044 miles

Both front anti roll bar links top ball joint gaiters are split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

The berake pad wear indicator lamp is on.

The nearside front tyre is wearing low on its outer edge and is starting to perish. All tyres show signs of perishing,

The rear brake hose ferrells are starting to corrode.(both sides)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,949 miles

DASH BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

DAMAGE IN ZONE 'A' OF WINDSCREEN ON 10mm LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER SECTION

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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B16 SMR is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B16 SMR, 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 B16 SMR registered?

B16 SMR is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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