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J842 TJB

1991 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 TJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 141,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,222 miles

both rear clutch hydraulic flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 141,222 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear clutch hydraulic flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2021 141,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 141,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower outer panels fitted with plastic covers cannot check components

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 140,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 140,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 140,137 miles

both rear outer c.v gaiters split

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,137 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear outer c.v gaiters split

Fail 26 Aug 2017 140,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 31 May 2016 138,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2016 138,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch hose ferrules corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 137,229 miles

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

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 137,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,430 miles

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

offside rear outer driveshaft joint gaiter deteriorating

poor nearside dip beam pattern

Pass 1 Dec 2009 136,025 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 136,025 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 132,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 128,404 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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J842 TJB is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 J842 TJB, 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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J842 TJB is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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