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89 RKT

1996 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 RKT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,387 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,259 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule is under a cover that has perished which i can see corrosion but not extent of corrosion. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule is under a cover that has perished which i can see corrosion but not extent of corrosion. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil is getting on exhaust and burning. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, smells to be burning oil on exhaust but hard to see due to plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,341 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 59,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,191 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2009 56,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,606 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,466 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 RKT is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 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 89 RKT, 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 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 89 RKT registered?

89 RKT is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is 89 RKT safe to buy?

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