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GIW 740

1991 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,397 mi
Last recorded105,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 740
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 91,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

oil leak

rear anti roll bar links damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,865 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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GIW 740 is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1991 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GIW 740, 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 35 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 GIW 740 registered?

GIW 740 is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1991.

Is GIW 740 safe to buy?

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