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J554 MRL

1991 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,136 mi
Last recorded203,136 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 MRL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 203,136 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2025 202,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 201,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 201,130 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, L/H/D Headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 199,345 miles

Headlamp Beam Deflectors fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 199,345 miles

Headlamp Beam Deflectors fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 198,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 198,037 miles

headlight deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2019 193,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 192,024 miles

deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 10 Oct 2017 190,036 miles

deflectors fitted to headlights

Fail 10 Oct 2017 190,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deflectors fitted to headlights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 190,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2010 190,009 miles

Extensive underbody coverings restricting full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2009 189,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 189,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 189,623 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 188,880 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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J554 MRL is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J554 MRL, 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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J554 MRL is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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