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911 RSL

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 RSL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 78,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,489 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,988 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Splits On Side Wall

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Splits On Side Wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,949 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 63,413 miles

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,338 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 17 May 2010 58,681 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,056 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 48,039 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 RSL is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 911 RSL registered?

911 RSL is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is 911 RSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 RSL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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