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89 RAM

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,975 mi
Last recorded49,975 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 RAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,708 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 49,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,988 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 47,988 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 47,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,887 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 45,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 45,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,920 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,391 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,910 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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89 RAM is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 89 RAM, 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 89 RAM registered?

89 RAM is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 89 RAM safe to buy?

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