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F314 FVF

1989 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera86,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 FVF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 55,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,200 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 52,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,118 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,381 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 48,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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F314 FVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 86,389 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F314 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F314 FVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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