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C4 XGB

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,696 mi
Last recorded129,696 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XGB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 128,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,435 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 121,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,633 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,633 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Front & Rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,479 miles

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,678 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,678 miles

Offside 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 1 Feb 2016 109,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower mount bolt missing (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower mount bolt missing (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,713 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,821 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs inner surfaces edges rusty

Pass 23 May 2008 95,888 miles

oil leak from oil feed pipe under o/s/r wheel arch

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,250 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005

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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C4 XGB is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 XGB, 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 C4 XGB registered?

C4 XGB is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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