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J255 TBL

1991 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 TBL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 48,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 48,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 48,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,198 miles

corrosion showing to brake hose ferruls

corrosion showing to front brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2008 46,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion showing to brake discs

Pass 21 May 2008 46,223 miles

corrosion showing to brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,861 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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J255 TBL is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J255 TBL, 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 J255 TBL registered?

J255 TBL is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J255 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 TBL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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