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G304 VYJ

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,069 mi
Last recorded157,069 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 VYJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 157,069 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded to inner faces

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 157,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 157,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 157,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,713 miles

NS inner cv boot split

Fail 3 Mar 2016 155,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 154,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 154,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 152,643 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 152,642 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 145,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 138,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 133,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 129,777 miles

Oil leak

n/s washers n/w

Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,484 miles

engine oil leaks

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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G304 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G304 VYJ, 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 G304 VYJ registered?

G304 VYJ is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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