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G252 FPU

1990 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche Carrera114,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 FPU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 108,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 106,626 miles

Offside Hand brake down a bit on effort

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Washer jet not 100%

Pass 11 May 2023 105,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 104,306 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,846 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 Worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Considerable movement of steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 102,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous Damp with fluid (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar attachment bracket slightly loose but unlikely to become detached

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 Worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Considerable movement of steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,358 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))

offside washer blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,118 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 91,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,845 miles

Clutch hydraulic flexible hose insecure & chafing on gearbox

Gear change linkage boot holed

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch hydraulic flexible hose insecure & chafing on gearbox

Gear change linkage boot holed

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,463 miles

Aim tested on lower setting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 83,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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G252 FPU is a 1990 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1990 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 114,417 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G252 FPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 36 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G252 FPU registered?

G252 FPU is a 1990 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G252 FPU safe to buy?

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