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ALP 35H

1989 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera86,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 35H
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 104,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,966 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 103,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 103,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,831 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,322 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,800 miles

near side rear drive shaft boot deteriorated

off side rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,804 miles

n/s door catch faulty

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 86,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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ALP 35H is a 1989 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 86,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALP 35H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALP 35H registered?

ALP 35H is a 1989 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is ALP 35H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 35H shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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