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911 L

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 44,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 44,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,034 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish - still creating a seal

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,810 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,081 miles

NEARSIDE ENGINE breather hose split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,437 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,142 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,084 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,034 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 L is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 911 L, 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 L registered?

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

Is 911 L safe to buy?

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