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P290 HMM

1996 Porsche 911 Targa

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 HMM
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 76,377 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,374 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,580 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,763 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,073 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,073 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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P290 HMM is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P290 HMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P290 HMM is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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