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H247 RET

1990 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,691 mi
Last recorded53,691 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 RET
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,691 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 53,678 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 53,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Loose connection on dipped beam/Fog lights (4.1.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 53,513 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 53,513 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 53,429 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 53,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog light inop

Pass 6 May 2021 53,312 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 53,296 miles

Headlight switch operation poor but working at time of test

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,257 miles

Headlight switch operation poor, all lights working at time of test

Pass 21 May 2015 53,175 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,477 miles

unable to fully check front and rear steering / suspension components due to undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 52,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,108 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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H247 RET is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H247 RET, 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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H247 RET is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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