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G8 BFB

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BFB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering items

Fail 29 May 2024 85,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering items

Pass 16 Jun 2023 85,459 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2023 85,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,994 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 84,710 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 84,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 84,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 84,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,683 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2011 83,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 83,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 82,981 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 81,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 78,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,131 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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G8 BFB is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G8 BFB, 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 G8 BFB registered?

G8 BFB is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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