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J849 RTA

1991 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Porsche 91193,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 RTA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner sill, door step has slight corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer body has signs of corrosion around scuttle of windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2018 117,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner sill, door step has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer body has signs of corrosion around scuttle of windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 108,038 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 108,038 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 107,789 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,788 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,262 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,707 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 105,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,063 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 102,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 100,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 100,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 99,636 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 99,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J849 RTA is a 1991 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J849 RTA, 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 J849 RTA registered?

J849 RTA is a 1991 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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