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111 DLS

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

412 mi
Last recorded412 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 DLS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023
Pass 12 Apr 2021 148,066 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 148,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 148,065 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 148,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,866 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 142,866 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,594 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 127,199 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,199 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 102,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,371 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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111 DLS is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 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 111 DLS, 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 37 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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111 DLS is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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