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H208 EGB

1990 Porsche 911 Targa

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 EGB
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 96,922 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 96,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 95,694 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light n/w

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,995 miles

Front number plate cracked

4 wheel drive warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front fog light not working

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,515 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,429 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread

Both rear sill/wheel arch trims insecure

Main engine carrier corroded

Near side front bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,429 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked in tread

Both rear sill/wheel arch trims insecure

Main engine carrier corroded

Near side front bump stop deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 87,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 80,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 76,694 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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H208 EGB is a 1990 Porsche 911 Targa in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H208 EGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H208 EGB is a 1990 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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