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F420 SYE

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 SYE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,198 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,240 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,815 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,808 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,777 miles

NSR brake slightly binding.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,833 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,831 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,022 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR outer drive shaft boot split.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,615 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 52,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,427 miles

near side front tyre has nail in it.

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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F420 SYE is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F420 SYE, 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 F420 SYE registered?

F420 SYE is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F420 SYE safe to buy?

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