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F391 DWT

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,248 mi
Last recorded3,248 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 DWT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 3,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 3,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 3,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 2,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 2,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stone chip in the swept area, below 40mm

Pass 1 Mar 2021 2,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 2,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 109 miles

Nearside side repeater slightly loose

Offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator on inner part of tread

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

under tyays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,618 miles

metal object in nsr tyre

oil cooler pipe in osf wheel arch leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

metal object in nsr tyre

oil cooler pipe in osf wheel arch leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 74,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 69,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,480 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 67,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 67,820 miles

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 21 Apr 2009 65,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,063 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f sill trim(not load bearing)

n/s/f fog light not working

previous suspension repairs to n/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,856 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f sill trim(not load bearing)

n/s/f fog light not working

suspension repairs to n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,837 miles

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

n/s/f fog light not working

suspension repairs to n/s/r

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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F391 DWT is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F391 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F391 DWT registered?

F391 DWT is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F391 DWT safe to buy?

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