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F359 JWD

1989 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,736 mi
Last recorded146,736 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 JWD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 146,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 143,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 140,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 136,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 126,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,267 miles

front and rear anti roll bar and link bushes deteriorated

no suppliers name on rear number plate

Fail 4 Jul 2011 122,231 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear anti roll bar and link bushes deteriorated

no suppliers name on rear number plate

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2009 118,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 118,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 116,960 miles

offside rear chassis rail around anti roll bar bracket is rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2008 116,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear chassis rail around anti roll bar bracket is rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 115,527 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 114,123 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on all brake flex ferules

o/s/f brake slight binding

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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F359 JWD is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F359 JWD, 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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F359 JWD is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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