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ESU 320

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 470,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 320
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 122,785 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting slowly - recommend further inspection / repair as necessary

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting slowly - recommend further inspection / repair as necessary

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,573 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both N/S & O/S wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,263 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,252 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 119,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,114 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,862 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear seat belt mounting and webbing bracket has been modified

oil leak

play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear seat belt mounting and webbing bracket has been modified

oil leak

play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 111,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,176 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 109,176 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 107,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 104,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise brake test could not be carried out due to oil warning light coming on

advise wing repeators loose

bad oil leak from back and front of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2007 99,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2006 95,447 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,447 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,348 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link †rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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ESU 320 is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 70,742 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 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESU 320, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESU 320 registered?

ESU 320 is a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 28 October 1989.

Is ESU 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 320 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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