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8 LDC

1989 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 LDC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 151,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 142,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,047 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL CROSS OVER PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 141,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,321 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 139,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 139,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 138,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,708 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 9 Sep 2015 136,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,326 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 125,476 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 122,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 121,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,429 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 112,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Feb 2008 100,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,654 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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8 LDC is a 1989 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 8 LDC, 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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8 LDC is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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