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A8 NSJ

1990 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,154 mi
Last recorded149,154 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Porsche 91199,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NSJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 149,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 148,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 148,983 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 148,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2022 148,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 148,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 148,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point crushed & corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general body corrosion all over vehicle but not all visible due to under-trays

Fail 29 Jul 2019 148,595 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point crushed & corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general body corrosion all over vehicle but not all visible due to under-trays

Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 148,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,430 miles

Both Sills Have Plastic Covers On Restricting The View

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring underneath components

Fail 10 Aug 2017 146,428 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Quarter Panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Both Sills Have Plastic Covers On Restricting The View

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring underneath components

Fail 27 Jul 2017 146,406 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Bodysill (5.2.6)

Near side and offside rear flexi brake pipe ,clips missing from front of both pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,190 miles

Bodysill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 138,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 118,092 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 28 May 2009 113,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 105,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 101,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 97,466 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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A8 NSJ is a 1990 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A8 NSJ, 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 A8 NSJ registered?

A8 NSJ is a 1990 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is A8 NSJ safe to buy?

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