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F121 JJS

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 JJS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,200 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 107,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,330 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 104,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades worn

Pass 28 May 2013 102,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 102,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 102,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 100,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 98,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 98,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 98,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,048 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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F121 JJS is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 F121 JJS, 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 F121 JJS registered?

F121 JJS is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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