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G8 SPB

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,244 mi
Last recorded56,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 56,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,150 miles

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

parking brake stiff/rough

Fail 2 Aug 2022 55,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake stiff/rough

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,117 miles

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

parking brake stiff/rough

Fail 2 Aug 2021 53,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake stiff/rough

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,519 miles

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

parking brake stiff/rough

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,244 miles

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

handbrake stiff/rough

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,208 miles

parking brake stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,977 miles

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

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

handbrake stiff

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,926 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly rubbing wheel boxes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 48,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly rubbing wheel boxes

Pass 24 May 2011 47,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

damage to o/s/f foglight

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Rack gator starting to perish

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S of steering rack has play

Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S of steering rack has play

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,937 miles

Both rear brake flexy hose ferrals starting to corrode

under vehicle covered with under trays

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,334 miles

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)

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 SPB 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 79.2%.

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 SPB, 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 SPB registered?

G8 SPB is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G8 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 SPB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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