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J847 VHJ

1991 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 VHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,102 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 124,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,552 miles

Nearside repeater lamp loose

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

Oil warning lamp intermittent illumination

Unable to inspect sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside repeater lamp loose

Oil warning lamp intermittent illumination

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,190 miles

advise nail in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,764 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 119,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 119,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 116,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 83,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,978 miles

near side rear tyre has slight cut on inner wall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,367 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,491 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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J847 VHJ is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J847 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J847 VHJ registered?

J847 VHJ is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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