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F47 RHX

1989 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,503 mi
Last recorded174,503 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 RHX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 174,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 173,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 172,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 171,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 169,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 166,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 162,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 164,464 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,139 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 159,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 157,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 156,174 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 155,165 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 153,249 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 150,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 150,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 147,120 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 147,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 141,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 136,942 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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F47 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F47 RHX, 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 F47 RHX registered?

F47 RHX is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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