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H879 JRJ

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 JRJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 118,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,005 miles

rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,827 miles

o/s/f flexy brake hose chaffing slightly on brake pipe from caliper on extreme left hand lock

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f flexy brake hose chaffing slightly on brake pipe from caliper on extreme left hand lock

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre iiner sidewall slight bulge

Nearside door mirror glass obscured

Offside Front inner steering rack has slight play within

both front suspension antiroll bar links have slight free movement in the upper joints

Fail 12 Aug 2015 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load Buckle innaccessible (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre iiner sidewall slight bulge

Nearside door mirror glass obscured

Offside Front inner steering rack has slight play within

both front suspension antiroll bar links have slight free movement in the upper joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 113,390 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,301 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 113,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,757 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 112,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,491 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded x2

Pass 11 Oct 2007 110,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 109,699 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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H879 JRJ is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H879 JRJ, 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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What year was H879 JRJ registered?

H879 JRJ is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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