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46 PAR

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 PAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,190 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,824 miles

All suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front shocker dust cover corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 73,824 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,548 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 71,698 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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46 PAR is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 46 PAR, 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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What year was 46 PAR registered?

46 PAR is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is 46 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 46 PAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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