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G978 XPL

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 XPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 78,561 miles

(strong advice) fuel cap sealing device sealing washer has a cracks /perished

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

oil leaks

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,336 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 77,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear anti - roll bar drop link lower end damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,392 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 76,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake ferrules corroding

both steering rack boots heavily perished

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 74,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 71,885 miles

couldn`t really check too much underneath the vehicle due to plastic undertrays.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,097 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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G978 XPL is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G978 XPL, 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 G978 XPL registered?

G978 XPL is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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