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GJ 73

1990 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ 73
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,066 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSF indicator lends cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,672 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

osf bump stop perished

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock bump stops broken up

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded by rear axle (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear oil leak from dry sump area

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering level low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,114 miles

Both front strut dust covers deteriorated for strut piston.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler thermostat sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 97,114 miles

Both front strut dust covers deteriorated for strut piston.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler thermostat sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,945 miles

slight oil leak from pies around offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,679 miles

2x engine oil leaks. Not dripping.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 93,679 miles

2x engine oil leaks. Not dripping.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,898 miles

Front both front shock bump stops breaking up

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount debonding (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak dry sump area ()

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by rear axle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 92,898 miles

Front both front shock bump stops breaking up

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount debonding (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak dry sump area ()

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by rear axle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,252 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All front and rear steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,286 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,807 miles

unable to fulley inspect rear brake pipes flexible hoses and brake cables due to fixed under body covers.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,356 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,613 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,878 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,280 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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GJ 73 is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ 73, 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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GJ 73 is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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