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L229 XLO

1994 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Porsche 91187,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 XLO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,440 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,703 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage,

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,080 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,614 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,349 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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L229 XLO is a 1994 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 87,425 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 L229 XLO, 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 32 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 L229 XLO registered?

L229 XLO is a 1994 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L229 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 XLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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