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GDS 590F

1997 Porsche 912

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91223,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 590F
MakePorsche
Model912
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 912?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
Stop lamp not working 76
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
brake binding 73
Direction indicator incorrect colour 67
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GDS 590F is a 1997 Porsche 912 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 912 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 23,734 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 912 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDS 590F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 912 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 912 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GDS 590F registered?

GDS 590F is a 1997 Porsche 912, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is GDS 590F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDS 590F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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