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A147 TAG

1990 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,305 mi
Last recorded2,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 TAG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 2,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 2,166 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 22 May 2024 2,006 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2023 1,310 miles

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

no plate spacing on limits

Pass 24 Mar 2021 1,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 1,151 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,272 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 49,269 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,295 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 27,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A147 TAG is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A147 TAG, 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 A147 TAG registered?

A147 TAG is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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