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5 JGN

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,495 mi
Last recorded40,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JGN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,472 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,063 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,642 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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5 JGN is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 JGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 JGN registered?

5 JGN is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is 5 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 JGN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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