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D41 SYY

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD41 SYY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,643 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 110,716 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 May 2023 110,716 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,285 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 109,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 107,464 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 107,299 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 107,299 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,009 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 106,947 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,877 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 105,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 105,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 104,500 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,216 miles

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2007 101,216 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

oil leaks

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 18 Apr 2006 99,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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D41 SYY 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 64%.

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 D41 SYY, 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 D41 SYY registered?

D41 SYY is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D41 SYY safe to buy?

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