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F197 ENV

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,966 mi
Last recorded163,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 ENV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 163,966 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 163,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 163,628 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 162,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 161,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under/inflated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 160,800 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 160,308 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 158,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 155,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 153,808 miles

o/s/f pad wear sensor not conected to pad

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight rubbing to both front tyres on arches

Pass 11 Sep 2009 151,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 146,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 143,168 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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F197 ENV is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 F197 ENV, 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 F197 ENV registered?

F197 ENV is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F197 ENV safe to buy?

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