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822 DW

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration822 DW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,413 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective has lots of splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered not allowing full inspection of body

Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,215 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 103,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,642 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,564 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,564 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,186 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 89,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 88,336 miles

play in o/s steering rack

play in o/s/f strut

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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822 DW is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 822 DW, 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 822 DW registered?

822 DW is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is 822 DW safe to buy?

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