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A911 CAB

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 CAB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 26,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 26,392 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 26,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 25,522 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,885 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring is perished but still forming a seal

Fail 10 Jan 2013 24,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap sealing ring is perished but still forming a seal

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,705 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have splts in tread due to age,but not through to cord

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,330 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)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 23,950 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

when main beam aplied headlamps go to closed position

Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,656 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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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A911 CAB is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A911 CAB, 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 A911 CAB registered?

A911 CAB is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is A911 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 CAB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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