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G917 VHA

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 VHA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 160,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 160,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 159,207 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 159,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 157,907 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper parking position in swept view (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 157,907 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper parking position in swept view (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 156,920 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 156,920 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 156,556 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 156,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 156,203 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 156,203 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,517 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 154,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 153,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 153,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 152,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 152,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 149,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 149,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 143,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 143,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 137,208 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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G917 VHA is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G917 VHA, 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 G917 VHA registered?

G917 VHA is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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