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J256 TBL

1991 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,814 mi
Last recorded192,814 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 TBL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 192,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 188,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 186,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 184,522 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 184,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 181,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 181,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 176,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 172,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 172,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 172,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer cv gaiters deteriorated

front and rear brake disc faces slightly corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Aug 2012 172,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer cv gaiters deteriorated

front and rear brake disc faces slightly corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2010 163,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Fail 4 Nov 2010 163,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 11 Sep 2009 154,108 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

surface corrossion front suspension

very slight surface corrossion on front brake discs - off side retaining screw not secure and near side missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 154,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

surface corrossion front suspension

very slight surface corrossion on front brake discs - off side retaining screw not secure and near side missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 136,700 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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J256 TBL 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 68.4%.

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 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 J256 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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J256 TBL is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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