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E1 LOS

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LOS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,997 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 124,997 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,465 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 124,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 124,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,538 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm and offside front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 122,808 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding park brake not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm and offside front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,370 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,492 miles

Oil leak

all 4 brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 105,716 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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E1 LOS 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 E1 LOS, 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 E1 LOS registered?

E1 LOS is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is E1 LOS safe to buy?

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