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G829 VSP

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 VSP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 105,488 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,156 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 99,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 97,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,027 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 94,183 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 94,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,133 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge and cracking

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2014 88,133 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge and cracking

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2012 84,865 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,002 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit recomend change

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Aug 2011 81,862 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit recomend change

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,002 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 66,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 65,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 62,487 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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G829 VSP is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G829 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G829 VSP registered?

G829 VSP is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G829 VSP safe to buy?

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