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F414 RVL

1989 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,905 mi
Last recorded175,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 RVL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 175,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 171,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 171,513 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 171,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside b pillar corroding

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 171,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 170,743 miles

nearside b pillar coroding at bottom

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2010 170,723 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside b pillar coroding at bottom

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2009 169,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 169,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 168,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside offside front brake ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 167,230 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2007 167,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 165,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 165,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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F414 RVL is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F414 RVL, 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 F414 RVL registered?

F414 RVL is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F414 RVL safe to buy?

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