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F5 RCA

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 RCA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 128,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 126,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,276 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 125,276 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 123,216 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,639 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 121,588 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 121,588 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside sill cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 121,588 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 120,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor spilt

Pass 2 May 2014 118,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills obscured

Fail 2 May 2014 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills obscured

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,947 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 99,054 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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F5 RCA is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F5 RCA, 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 F5 RCA registered?

F5 RCA is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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