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EWJ 1H

1989 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 1H
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,225 miles

Corroded strap on section of fuel tank nearside front.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corroded strap on section of fuel tank nearside front.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,748 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,964 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,132 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Some play in inner steering rack end bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Some play in inner steering rack end bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,770 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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EWJ 1H is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWJ 1H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWJ 1H registered?

EWJ 1H is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is EWJ 1H safe to buy?

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