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J90 RSH

1996 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RSH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,692 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 151,692 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both front brake back plates corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,692 miles

oil leak from engine

unable to open engine compartment

Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,692 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high riser (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

oil leak from engine

unable to open engine compartment

Pass 2 Jun 2015 151,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 151,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 150,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 147,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 147,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 143,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,759 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 135,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 113,284 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

n/s/f shock absorber weeping & dust boot split

some element of high level stpo lamp not working

windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 3 Nov 2008 133,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

n/s/f shock absorber weeping and dust boot split

some elements of high level stop lamp n/w

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 130,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 128,133 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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J90 RSH is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 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 J90 RSH, 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 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J90 RSH is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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