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493 JUA

1990 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

9,806 mi
Last recorded9,806 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 JUA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 9,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 9,134 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 9,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 8,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 7,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 6,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 5,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 4,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 1,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,313 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 130,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 129,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 129,441 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

front discs corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 129,441 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

front discs corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 119,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 117,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 114,131 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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493 JUA is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 493 JUA, 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 36 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 493 JUA registered?

493 JUA is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is 493 JUA safe to buy?

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