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H281 GBD

1991 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,144 mi
Last recorded143,144 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 GBD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 143,139 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 143,091 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,732 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure front and rear (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

registration plates not age related to vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2021 142,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack has alot of play within boot needs checking (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

registration plates not age related to vehicle

Pass 30 May 2019 142,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 141,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 132,537 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 130,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 129,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 127,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 125,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 125,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,517 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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H281 GBD is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H281 GBD, 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.

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What year was H281 GBD registered?

H281 GBD is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H281 GBD safe to buy?

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