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C20 AWB

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 AWB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,615 miles

Underseal

Fail 13 Apr 2021 62,613 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,513 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface rust and starting to pit

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 brake discs have surface rust and starting to pit

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,268 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,006 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 54,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,885 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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C20 AWB is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C20 AWB, 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 C20 AWB registered?

C20 AWB is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is C20 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 AWB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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