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G397 YLY

1990 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,442 mi
Last recorded27,442 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 YLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,441 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 27,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s & o/s fron t lower ball joints no lock nuts (lock tight)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 27,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

n/s & o/s fron t lower ball joints no lock nuts (lock tight)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,440 miles

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

offside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,398 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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G397 YLY is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G397 YLY, 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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G397 YLY is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G397 YLY safe to buy?

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