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F435 WCV

1989 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,727 mi
Last recorded64,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera86,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 WCV
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,519 miles

Offside Front Head lamp Light intensity reduced, pattern within requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner track rod bushes/pins have slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak from oil tank

Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak from oil tank

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,683 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,698 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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F435 WCV is a 1989 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 86,389 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F435 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F435 WCV registered?

F435 WCV is a 1989 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F435 WCV safe to buy?

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