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G578 VYN

1990 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,634 mi
Last recorded183,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 VYN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 183,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 183,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 183,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion may be spreading behind plastic outer cover into stressed area (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 182,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 182,057 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Apr 2015 181,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 180,314 miles

engine leaking oil

nearside rear quarter panel/sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 179,778 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 178,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear drive shaft outer coupling gaiters split open and joints dry

rear no plate lenses dirty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 167,289 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear drive shaft outer joint boots split open

rear tyres approx 3.0mm

Pass 29 Mar 2010 161,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front differential leaking oil

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor perished

offside rear driveshaft gaitor perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 154,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 139,294 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 127,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 120,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 120,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G578 VYN is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G578 VYN, 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 G578 VYN registered?

G578 VYN is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G578 VYN safe to buy?

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