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B8 CSR

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,850 mi
Last recorded107,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CSR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 106,773 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 105,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 102,114 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 102,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper supports corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 94,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 94,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,366 miles

o/s/f shock absorber weak

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2007 92,366 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on n/s brake discs

o/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 24 May 2006 91,673 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 91,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Grating sound from o/s/r parking brake

underside + sills covered by trays unable to check fully

Pass 10 May 2005 89,980 miles

exhaust tail pipe fouling on rear bumper

front lower arm bushes splitting

o/s mirror glass damaged

oil leak o/s/r

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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B8 CSR is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B8 CSR, 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 B8 CSR registered?

B8 CSR is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is B8 CSR safe to buy?

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