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F176 LMW

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

143,216 mi
Last recorded143,216 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 LMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,216 miles

Headlamp levelling device removed

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp levelling device removed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 142,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 142,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 142,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch - behind coolant pipes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2022 142,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter perished

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear inner sill area corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2019 141,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear inner sill area corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in steering rack

rear drive shafts outer c v boots perished

Fail 20 Jul 2018 141,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

fuel evaporation tank hoses split

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in steering rack

rear drive shafts outer c v boots perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,535 miles

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

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)

chip in windscreen offside

rear drive shafts outer gaiters deteriorated

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2017 141,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

chip in windscreen offside

rear drive shafts outer gaiters deteriorated

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2016 141,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 141,122 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 141,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 141,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 140,353 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 138,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2011 138,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 137,914 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 136,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 136,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 132,914 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)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2006 131,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 131,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F176 LMW is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 F176 LMW, 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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F176 LMW is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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