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G209 ESF

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

4,718 mi
Last recorded4,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 ESF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 4,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 4,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 4,668 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 4,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 3,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 2,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 170,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 167,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 167,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 162,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

hand brake lever worn

some movement in off side rear hub assembly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 162,644 miles

Oil leak

hand brake lever worn

some movement in off side rear hub assembly

Fail 26 Apr 2012 160,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

wiper operation poor

Pass 26 Apr 2012 160,869 miles

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

wiper operation poor

Pass 29 Jan 2011 154,794 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 154,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 147,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 147,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 144,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 141,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 141,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort half that of offside

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 140,226 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 139,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G209 ESF is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G209 ESF, 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 G209 ESF registered?

G209 ESF is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G209 ESF safe to buy?

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