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AFN 23J

1989 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

5,451 mi
Last recorded5,451 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 23J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 5,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 4,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 2,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 54 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 154,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 154,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 153,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 152,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 151,434 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 151,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal starting too crack.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,881 miles

brake warning light showing on dash

hand brake cable loose at near side rear

hand brake cable loose at offside rear

Fail 3 Apr 2013 148,877 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake warning light showing on dash

hand brake cable loose at near side rear

hand brake cable loose at offside rear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 145,709 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

offside front spot lamp inop

Fail 21 Mar 2012 145,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

offside front spot lamp inop

Pass 15 Apr 2011 144,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 144,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,533 miles

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 20 Jun 2009 144,533 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 144,496 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 144,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 143,589 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 143,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 141,230 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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AFN 23J is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AFN 23J, 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 AFN 23J registered?

AFN 23J is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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