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CHV 217

1991 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHV 217
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,309 miles

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

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

near side mirror glass

Fail 26 Jun 2013 133,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side mirror glass

Pass 30 Jun 2012 130,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 130,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs pited

Pass 3 May 2011 126,349 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 126,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake dics pited

Fail 27 Apr 2010 122,750 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

vin nos covered with electrical componant o/s/f

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,750 miles

vin nos covered with electrical componant o/s/f

Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,855 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight smearing o/s and n/s wipers

Fail 5 Dec 2008 121,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight smearing o/s and n/s wipers

Pass 4 Jul 2007 119,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 116,642 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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CHV 217 is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CHV 217, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHV 217 registered?

CHV 217 is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is CHV 217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHV 217 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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