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911 HM

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,551 mi
Last recorded59,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 HM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 55,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,567 miles

Offside Front Offside wiper poor

Slight play in upper steering column

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,409 miles

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

both rear drive shaft joints outer boots split

near side front brake caliaper bolt / nut not secure

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,158 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 42,639 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 42,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,160 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear flexi brake hose metal feruals

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,160 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear flexi brake hose metal feruals

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,853 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 35,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,858 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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911 HM is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 911 HM, 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 911 HM registered?

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

Is 911 HM safe to buy?

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