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F396 LMW

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 LMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,340 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight movement evident upper steering column

Fail 31 Jul 2020 87,340 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight movement evident upper steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,171 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre low tread/cracking

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit/cracking

slight movement evident upper steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,657 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre low tread and cracking evident

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner tread and cracking evident

slight movement evident upper steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,209 miles

nearside front tyre low tread and cracking evident between treads

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner tread and cracking evident between treads

slight movement evident upper steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,524 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread and cracking in tread area

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,893 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre low outer tread and cracking in tread area

offside front tyre low tread and cracking in tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,991 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on inner tread area

offside front tyre low inner tread

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,620 miles

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking within tread area

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,591 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres cracking and worn low at edges of tread

slight damage offside headlamp glass

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,387 miles

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Jun 2010 83,032 miles

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 81,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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F396 LMW is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F396 LMW, 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 F396 LMW registered?

F396 LMW is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F396 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F396 LMW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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