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F428 AEL

1989 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 AEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,663 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 52,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,434 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,468 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 2 Jun 2016 51,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F428 AEL is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F428 AEL, 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 F428 AEL registered?

F428 AEL is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F428 AEL safe to buy?

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