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222 BS

1993 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Porsche 91186,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 BS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,838 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 88,852 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR + OSR brake back plates loose

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 88,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR + OSR brake back plates loose

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside 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 8 Sep 2022 88,254 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

NSR + OSR brake back plates loose

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,944 miles

NSR + OSR brake back plates loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 87,192 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 86,635 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 86,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,158 miles

Offside Rear tyre soft

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,119 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,808 miles

Offside Rear brake sticky

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2016 82,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake sticky

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,946 miles

Both front tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked

Nearside front fog light not workinhg

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked

Nearside front fog light not workinhg

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 74,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,326 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,326 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,550 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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222 BS is a 1993 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,972 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 222 BS, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 222 BS registered?

222 BS is a 1993 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 222 BS safe to buy?

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