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F473 SLF

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 SLF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 67,953 miles

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

items removed

slight oil leak on oil tank

Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,120 miles

Oil leak

oil reisude on the gearbox

slight corrosion to chassis

very slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,542 miles

corrosion to brake hose ferrals

corrosion to coolant expansion tank

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension components

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

small damage to front number plate

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no plate stained

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,688 miles

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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F473 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F473 SLF, 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 F473 SLF registered?

F473 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F473 SLF safe to buy?

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