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G298 XRG

1990 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,670 mi
Last recorded128,670 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 XRG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 128,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 1.67mm/1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 125,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 125,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 125,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 124,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 124,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 123,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 123,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 122,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 119,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,012 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 112,387 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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G298 XRG is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G298 XRG, 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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G298 XRG is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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