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28 TJ

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,611 mi
Last recorded42,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 470,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 TJ
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,611 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 42,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,893 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop missing

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

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop perished / split

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front off side bump stop worn

near side front bump stop worn

Fail 8 Jun 2021 40,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front off side bump stop worn

near side front bump stop worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,886 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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28 TJ is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 70,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 TJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 28 TJ registered?

28 TJ is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is 28 TJ safe to buy?

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