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F198 FVF

1989 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,676 mi
Last recorded158,676 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 FVF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 158,676 miles

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

Offside Rear OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED !

Fail 17 Feb 2026 158,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OPPERATING AS DIP BEAM ! (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED !

Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,365 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 157,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 156,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 156,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 158,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 158,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,585 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 156,555 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 156,202 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 156,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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F198 FVF is a 1989 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F198 FVF, 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 F198 FVF registered?

F198 FVF is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F198 FVF safe to buy?

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