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YJF 290S

1978 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 290S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,212 miles

Offside Lower Outer sill panel corroded/small hole

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pipe has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 98,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Outer sill panel corroded/small hole

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pipe has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,345 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Engine oil tank has slight leak

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine wet with oil

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,558 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 83,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 77,327 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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YJF 290S is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 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 YJF 290S, 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 48 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJF 290S registered?

YJF 290S is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 June 1978.

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The MOT history for YJF 290S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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