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A1 JSE

1989 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera86,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JSE
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,477 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,129 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 90,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,239 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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A1 JSE is a 1989 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 86,389 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 JSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 JSE registered?

A1 JSE is a 1989 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is A1 JSE safe to buy?

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