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A2 KFL

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KFL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 52,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifolds and flanges (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold flange (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges as low as 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre more worn on inner edge. as low as 2.0mm

area around engine oil reservoir is damp with oil

engine oil cooler radiator is slightly damp with oil

multiple minor engine oil leaks

rear axle, both outer driveshaft gaiters torn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,400 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges as low as 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre more worn on inner edge. as low as 2.0mm

added 3 liter engine oil prior to the test

area around engine oil reservoir is damp with oil

engine oil cooler radiator is slightly damp with oil

multiple minor engine oil leaks

rear axle, both outer driveshaft gaiters torn

throttle sticking in the open position

Pass 6 May 2015 51,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,101 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both wipers are slightly streaky

during test when front of vehicle jacked up. accumulated water was running out of chassis at rear

more wear on inner edges of front tyres. i recomend tracking check

nearside front foglamp inoperative

slight brake drag at nearside front

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both wiper blades slightly streaky

offside rear driveshaft. outer cv gaiter torn

slightly more wear on inner edges of front tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn low at 3mm

both wiper blades slightly streaky

offside rear driveshaft. outer cv gaiter torn

slightly more wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,311 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear handbrake cable support worn but still secure

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear handbrake cable support worn but still secure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,787 miles

both rear tyres wearing low to 3mm

nearside parking brake lower effort than offside

offside front inner wheel arch holed at top rear (behind side repeater indicator)

offside front outer sill to floor holed outwith prescribed areas

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

oil cooler pipework at offside front inner wheel arch deteriorated. metal criped ends on hoses corroded and spliting

slight drag from both nearside brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2011 49,265 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil cooller pipes at offside front inner wing corrosion on flexy section ferrules

hole at offside front jacking point outwith prescribed areas

offside rear inner driveshaft cv gaiter split

passenger wiper slightly streaky

slight exhaust blow from offside bank manifold (within heat exchanger cowling)

slightly more wear on inside of front tyres. wheel alignment may require ajustment

Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil cooller pipes at offside front inner wing corrosion on flexy section ferrules

engine oil saturation

hole at offside front jacking point outwith prescribed areas

offside rear inner driveshaft cv gaiter split

passenger wiper slightly streaky

slight drag on nearside front brake

slight exhaust blow from offside bank manifold (within heat exchanger cowling)

slightly more wear on inside of front tyres. wheel alignment may require ajustment

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,947 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 46,943 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,933 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 40,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 40,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake hose ferrules beginning to corrode.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 30,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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A2 KFL is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A2 KFL, 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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A2 KFL is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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