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C4 XSS

1990 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

376,874 mi
Last recorded376,874 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 376,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 368,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 359,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 347,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 337,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2020 332,873 miles

brake pipes mostly hidden by covers

Pass 2 May 2019 321,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 308,036 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2017 295,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 280,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 267,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 251,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 251,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 233,340 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 216,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 216,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 199,648 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full underbody covers fitted to car

left hand drive stickers on headlamps

o/s/f/ wheel moist with oil

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2010 177,176 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear cv boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 159,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 140,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 120,048 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 101,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 101,252 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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C4 XSS is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 XSS registered?

C4 XSS is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is C4 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 XSS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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