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F138 OUU

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,010 mi
Last recorded127,010 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 OUU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,968 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,902 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Movement at backplate (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,859 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 125,731 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside front jacking point corroded and weakened

Offside windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,883 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,751 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres clkose to wear limit

screen has slight damage

Fail 7 Jul 2011 121,619 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 106,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 99,867 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 99,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F138 OUU is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F138 OUU, 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 F138 OUU registered?

F138 OUU is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F138 OUU safe to buy?

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