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F480 KGP

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 KGP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 123,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,020 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,018 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam with indicators (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,919 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END OFF BLADE

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,882 miles

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

fuel cap seal deterioeated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,663 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread .

Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,953 miles

damage to underside of vehicle. †

Pass 27 Jun 2005 98,486 miles

brake fluid level on min mark. †

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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F480 KGP is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc 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 F480 KGP, 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 F480 KGP registered?

F480 KGP is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F480 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 KGP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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