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A9 XPH

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,385 mi
Last recorded177,385 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XPH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 177,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 176,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 176,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 176,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 173,083 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 173,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,670 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 22 Mar 2016 169,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Apr 2015 164,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 157,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013
Pass 27 Mar 2012 152,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 148,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 142,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 140,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 138,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 138,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,198 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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A9 XPH is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A9 XPH, 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 A9 XPH registered?

A9 XPH is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A9 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 XPH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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