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G492 RFV

1990 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,426 mi
Last recorded103,426 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 RFV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small hole in the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,760 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 99,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,336 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s o/s front absorber dust covers deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (16%). adjustment required

slight oil leak

slight wear in n/s o/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s o/s front absorber dust covers deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (16%). adjustment required

slight oil leak

slight wear in n/s o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,901 miles

n/s o/s front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s washer inoperative

slight oil leak

slight wear in n/s o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,086 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear n/s front strut top mounting

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,086 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear n/s front strut top mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,988 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,954 miles

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

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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G492 RFV is a 1990 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G492 RFV, 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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G492 RFV is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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