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FTM 291L

1990 Porsche 914

Black Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,347 mi
Last recorded46,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 291L
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 46,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 45,719 miles

Brake fluid looks low in reservoir, did not see min/max marks

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Temporarily Fitted correct colour age related plates found under luggage area floor

Fail 16 May 2014 45,719 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake fluid looks low in reservoir, did not see min/max marks

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 24 May 2013 45,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 45,348 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,302 miles

floorpan corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres perishing

n/s/r/tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres perishing

Near side rear tyre perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,529 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 43,433 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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FTM 291L is a 1990 Porsche 914 in Black with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Porsche 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTM 291L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Porsche 914 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FTM 291L registered?

FTM 291L is a 1990 Porsche 914, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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