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F482 SLF

1989 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 SLF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 99,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 99,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,777 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 97,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers don't have parking position

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,960 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,956 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,063 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,120 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,110 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,281 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,278 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front washers are weak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,694 miles

offside rear suspension sags when jacked up

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear suspension sags when jacked up

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,378 miles

both front flexi hose ferruls corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 87,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 80,692 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 80,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F482 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F482 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F482 SLF registered?

F482 SLF is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F482 SLF safe to buy?

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