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C4 GWV

1991 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,980 mi
Last recorded77,980 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GWV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipes into rack slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 77,980 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipes into rack slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2013 77,980 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipes into rack slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

just passes parking brake performance.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,390 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of all shock absorber housings not excessive.

Dust seals split on n/s and o/s front stabiliser bar drop link.

Limited reserve travel remaining at park brake lever.

N/S and O/S front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

O/S rear inner sill wet with oil (source unknown).

Power steering pipes corroded.

Splash guard at n/s rear inner wing corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of all shock absorber housings not excessive.

Dust seals split on n/s and o/s front stabiliser bar drop link.

Limited reserve travel remaining at park brake lever.

N/S and O/S front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

O/S rear inner sill wet with oil (source unknown).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Splash guard at n/s rear inner wing corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,698 miles

All suspension roadsprings slightly corroded.

Corrosion of all shock absorber housings not excessive.

N/S and O/S front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

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

O/S rear inner sill wet with oil (source unknown).

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

All suspension roadsprings slightly corroded.

Corrosion of all shock absorber housings not excessive.

N/S and O/S front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

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

O/S rear inner sill wet with oil (source unknown).

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,869 miles

N/S front shock absorber gaiter split.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S front shock absorber gaiter split.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,866 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)

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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C4 GWV is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 93,444 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 C4 GWV, 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 35 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C4 GWV is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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