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B6 TVL

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 TVL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 124,023 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,989 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 120,988 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 119,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 118,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,311 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 115,296 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 May 2014 114,885 miles

n/s outer d/shaft gaitor split

slight exhaust leak

Fail 7 May 2014 114,881 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 114,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 110,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,009 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 108,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 104,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,137 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,137 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 97,246 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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B6 TVL is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B6 TVL, 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 B6 TVL registered?

B6 TVL is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B6 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 TVL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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