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BNZ 1669

1989 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1669
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,160cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 142,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 139,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 139,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 138,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 137,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 135,325 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 135,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,178 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 132,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,310 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 129,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,733 miles

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

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 11 Jul 2011 125,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2010 122,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,229 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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BNZ 1669 is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,160cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BNZ 1669, 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 BNZ 1669 registered?

BNZ 1669 is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is BNZ 1669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 1669 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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