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911 WD

1989 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 WD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,882 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 105,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,638 miles

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

front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

manual head light levelling switch insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2021 105,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

manual head light levelling switch insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,338 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 19 Sep 2016 102,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust stay bar is broken however the exhaust is still supported adequately

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,470 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 87,470 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,767 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 4 Jun 2009 84,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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 25 Apr 2008 81,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,564 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 76,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,610 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on inside edge

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 WD is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WD, 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 WD registered?

911 WD is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is 911 WD safe to buy?

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