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ABZ 2

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 2
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,024 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 54,321 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack mountings.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn/wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 May 2017 45,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 44,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,338 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,546 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,667 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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ABZ 2 is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABZ 2, 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 ABZ 2 registered?

ABZ 2 is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is ABZ 2 safe to buy?

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