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G980 KOG

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,409 mi
Last recorded195,409 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 KOG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 195,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 194,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 194,440 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 194,437 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Engine Oil leaking excessively onto Exhaust System causing a risk of fire

Pass 23 Nov 2022 194,075 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 193,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 193,253 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 193,102 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 193,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 191,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 191,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 189,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 189,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 186,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 184,975 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 184,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 183,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2013 183,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G980 KOG is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G980 KOG, 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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G980 KOG is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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