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E18 DSH

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DSH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,137 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,669 miles

Rear Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,374 miles

Nearside Front play in n\s\f wheel bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front play in n\s\f wheel bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,195 miles

rear wheel tyre valves slight cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2014 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wheel tyre valves slight cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,827 miles

Both front tyres out of date

Both rear tyres out of date

N/S/R no plate light lense damaged

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

Play in both front shocks

Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,827 miles

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

Both front tyres out of date

Both rear tyres out of date

N/S/R no plate light lense damaged

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in both front shocks

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,104 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,098 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

oil pipes rubbing on rear suspension

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,269 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 39,269 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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E18 DSH is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,299cc 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 E18 DSH, 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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E18 DSH is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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